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At Drake, we give you the tools to build your best life.

the drake commitment Personal Mentorship Drake surrounds you with dedicated faculty and staff who support and guide you while you are at Drake and serve as mentors for life.

Opportunity to Serve Drake provides dynamic service experiences— on campus, across Des Moines, and around the world—that expose you to diverse perspectives and allow you to make a difference in the lives of others.

Power of Community Drake connects you with multiple learning experiences, a dynamic city, and a vast network of alumni eager to help you succeed.

Lifetime of Value Drake delivers hands-on academic and co-curricular experiences that prepare you to make an impact in your community and navigate an increasingly complex world.

Learn more at drake.edu/commitment

Downtown Des Moines is just five minutes away, perfect for easy access to internships and fun.

BEING A BULLDOG MEANS SOMETHING What do your college dreams look like?

If they include a nationally recognized institution that impresses employers (and—let’s be honest—friends and relatives), small classes with professors who guide and challenge you, community connections that lead to huge opportunities, and an ambitious, supportive, fun-loving community, take a closer look at Drake.

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Student organizations to choose from with the opportunity to create your own

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Undergraduate programs and 36 graduate programs accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

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If you haven’t explored Drake yet, that’s your first step. Your visit (virtual or in-person) will include a campus tour led by a current student as well as opportunities to talk to faculty in your field and an admission counselor.

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We are looking for smart, curious, motivated individuals to continue building on the special culture at Drake—rich and diverse; encompassing various experiences, personalities, and view points.

That’s why the application is free and why we offer test-optional admission; we care about all of the qualities that make you unique, not just grades and test scores.

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MAKE YOUR EDUCATION COUNT You’ll have so many meaningful, fun, important, crazy, unbelievable moments during your time as a Drake Bulldog. And, while you’re making those memories and lifetime connections, you’ll also gain advantages that give you a jump-start on your future.

Get accepted into your program immediately and start classes in your major on day one—or, if undecided, begin exploring areas of interest.

Gain a strong liberal arts education that prepares you for tomorrow’s emerging fields, while having the flexibility to explore interests, double-major, or change your major and still graduate on time.

Travel, pursue a passion, or pick up extra credits with a tuition-free, January-Term course.

Get the very best return on your education. When you graduate in four years,

land a great job quickly, and factor in scholarships (100% of full-time, undergraduate students receive a scholarship), it’s an investment that’s hard to beat.

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40,000+

fans flock each year to the Drake Relays to cheer on competitors—from high school standouts to Olympic medalists.

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Go blue or go home Prepare to wear some blue and cheer on our beloved Bulldogs. Drake has 18 Division I athletic teams and numerous championship titles. You can get in on the action with free admission to most athletic events, including our world-famous Drake Relays!

During the week of the annual Drake Relays, school spirit is locked in high gear with celebrations and events such as Street Painting, a headliner student concert, a bulldog beauty pageant, and, of course, a world-class track-and-field competition.

Drake’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have made a combined four NCAA tournament appearances in the last six years. @DUbulldogs

Des Moines.

The center of everything.

There’s really no “Iowa nice” way to say it: Drake’s hometown, Des Moines, is kind of a big deal. Iowa’s capital city is getting lots of attention for its hip culture and for being a prime place for young adults to launch a career or startup; engage with politics; or enjoy the vibrant art, theater, culture, and music scenes.

You’ll find Drake in a 150-acre oasis within the city—a day’s drive from anywhere in the Midwest and five

# 5 Best Place to Live in the U.S.

(U.S. News & World Report, 2020)

minutes from the capitol dome, incredible internships, concerts, iconic local restaurants like Zombie Burger and Fong’s Pizza, 600+ miles of trails,

T op 10 Cities to Live in After the Pandemic

an amusement park, and more.

D es Moines is one of the country’s best-kept secrets

WOW! Thanks to its prime location in Iowa's capital city, Drake is ground zero for presidential debates, once-in-a-lifetime internships, and music festivals—all without the traffic or expense of a large city.

(Today, 2021)

(The Ascent, 2021)

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TOP FIVE REASONS DRAKE UNIVERSITY SHOULD BE YOUR #1 CHOICE. 1. Professors Know Your Name Our caring faculty and a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio ensure Drake Bulldogs get personalized instruction from professors who get to know them.

2. Fun is a Tradition— Our Annual Paint Fight Students paint a street on campus every spring to celebrate the annual Drake Relays. Sometimes (okay, often) there’s more paint on the students than the street.

3. You Will Dominate Your Career Field You will graduate ready for action. Even with additional challenges brought on by the pandemic, 95.5% of our 2020 graduating class launched careers or began grad school within six months of graduation.

4. You May Meet the Next U.S. President You’ll be at ground zero for the first-in-the-nation U.S. presidential caucuses, televised debates, candidate visits, and press. Drake gives you a ringside seat for national action and potentially the internship of a lifetime.

5. Your Drake Education Comes with a Tuition Guarantee Our Tuition Guarantee means your tuition will never go up during your four years at Drake. Plus, 100% of undergraduate students receive scholarships.

Undergraduate Programs of Study COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES African American/African Diaspora Studies Minor American Politics Anthropology and Sociology Anthropology Minor Arabic Language and Culture Minor Chinese Language and Culture Minor East Asian Studies Minor English English Minor French Language and Culture Minor German Language and Culture Minor International Relations International Relations Minor History History Minor Human Resources Management Concentration Human Rights Studies Minor Japanese Language and Culture Minor Latin American Studies Minor Law, Politics, and Society Philosophy Philosophy Minor Politics Politics Minor Religion Rhetoric, Media, and Social Change Rhetoric Media and Social Change Minor Sociology Sociology Minor Spanish Language and Culture Spanish Language and Culture Minor Women’s & Gender Studies Concentration Writing Writing Minor ART & DESIGN Art History Art History Minor Art Minor Drawing (Studio Art) Graphic Design Graphic Design Minor Painting (Studio Art) Printmaking (Studio Art) Sculpture (Studio Art) MUSIC Applied Music (Instrumental, Piano, or Vocal Performance) Music Music Minor Music Education (Instrumental or Choral) Music Major with Elective Studies in Business Music Major with Jazz Studies Concentration THEATRE ARTS Theatre Acting Theatre Arts Theatre Arts with Teaching Certificate Theatre Design & Technology Theatre-Directing Minor Theatre Minor Theatre, Musical

MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Minor Astronomy Behavior Analysis of Developmental Disabilities Concentration Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Biology Biology Minor Biophysics Concentration Chemistry Chemistry Minor Comparative Animal Behavior Concentration Computer Science Computer Science Minor Data Analytics Data Analytics Minor Economics Environmental Science Environmental Science Minor Environmental Sustainability and Resilience Geography Minor Kinesiology Mathematics Mathematics Minor Mathematics Education (Secondary) Mathematics for Secondary Education Minor Neuroscience Neuroscience Minor Physics Physics Minor Psychology Psychology Minor Quantitative Economics Spatial and Informational Technology Minor Zoo & Conservation Science Concentration INTERDISCIPLINARY Individualized Major Interdisciplinary Study of the Humanities and Sciences Concentration Military Studies Minor BRIGHT COLLEGE

AA Degree in Business, Organization, and Professional Studies AA Degree in Integrated Arts, Sciences, and Humanities

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Accounting Accounting Minor Actuarial Science Actuarial Science Concentration Actuarial Science Minor Business Studies Business Studies Minor Business Law Business-Law (3+3) Data Analytics Economics Economics Minor Entrepreneurship Minor Entrepreneurship Concentration Finance Finance Concentration Finance Minor Information Systems Information Systems Concentration Information Systems Minor

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International Business Law and Business Minor Management and Organizational Leadership Management Concentration Management Minor Marketing Marketing Minor Quantitative Economics Risk Management & Insurance Minor SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Education Studies Minor Elementary Teacher Education (K–8)

Leadership Education and Development Minor Secondary Teacher Education (5–12) Social Justice in Urban Education Concentration Adult Learning and Talent Development Minor

SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION Advertising Advertising Minor Digital Media Production Magazine Media Magazine Media Minor Multimedia Journalism Open Communication Open Journalism Public Relations Strategic Political Communication COLLEGE OF PHARMACY & HEALTH SCIENCES

Athletic Training (apply after completing Pre-athletic Training) Diabetes Concentration Health Sciences Clinical and Applied Sciences Track Health Sciences Health Care Administration Track Health Science, Public Health Major Occupational Therapy (OTD—apply after completing Pre-occupational Therapy) Pharmacy (Pharm.D.—apply after completing Pre-pharmacy) Global and Comparative Public Health Concentration PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-athletic Training Pre-dentistry Pre-engineering Pre-law Pre-medicine Pre-nursing Pre-occupational Therapy Pre-pharmacy Pre-veterinary Medicine CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

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