Open to What’s Possible
OPEN
Welcome to Drake University.
A community of Bulldogs who live life in color. Where thinkers are doers. Dreamers are creators. And all believe in the power of being open.
Open to new perspectives. Challenging endeavors. Bold adventures. Pure joy.
Where passions are discovered and honed — through faculty mentors, hands-on learning, global experiences, and a powerful alumni network.
For students who are open to a brilliant future — Drake University is open.
THRIVE
This is where Bulldogs thrive.
95.2% of Drake undergraduate students who earned a bachelor’s degree in 2024 were employed, enrolled in graduate or professional school, or involved in an activity related to their professional goals within six months of graduation.
90.1% of 2024 undergraduate students reported having an internship or practical experience.
Our students come from 42 states and 15 countries.
25.9% of Bulldogs are the first in their family to attend college.
Open to Peace of Mind.
Average gift aid package for full-time undergraduate students per year = $35,525.
100% of full-time new college students receive gift aid (scholarships and grants).
Tuition Guarantee = no tuition increase over four undergraduate years.
Drake ranks in the top 3% of schools in the nation for lifetime return on investment.
This is where Bulldogs unleash their potential.
To a life filled with bright spots.
And finding their community.
Drake offers 170+ clubs and organizations, from the Blue Crew dance team to Hockey Club, Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Video Game Club.
This is where Bulldogs open themselves to lifelong friendships.
And powerful connections.
90,400+ alumni in all 50 states and 97 countries
This is where the whole
world opens before you.
DOGTOWN From Dogtown.
DOGTOWN
Dogtown is open. From Dough Co Pizza to Varsity Cinema— your favorite flavors and flicks await just a few steps away.
To Des Moines.
DES MOINES
Best Place to Live in Iowa for Young Adults
SoFi, 2025
To Dubai.
1 in 3 graduating Drake students have studied abroad.
Where Bulldogs get fired up.
The Drake Bulldogs compete in 16 NCAA Division I sports.
Winner of the 2023-2024 Missouri Valley Conference AllSports Championship; the first private institution to earn the honor in more than 60 years.
And quiet down.
Students have free access to a variety of academic support tools, individual and group fitness activities, and mental health support systems.
This is where Bulldogs find out exactly who they are.
This is where Bulldogs open big ideas.
BIG IDEAS
This is where the world becomes your stage.
More than 40 majors in natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and fine arts – for the creators, the curious, and the critical thinkers.
DRAKE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
And the stage becomes your world.
Our Bulldogs star in leading roles—from theatre productions and television shows to Fortune 500 boardrooms and cutting-edge research laboratories.
Where business is a force for good.
One of only seven U.S. business schools to achieve a Level 4 rating in the student-led 2024 Positive Impact Report—an evaluation of how well business schools are tying societal impact into student learning opportunities.
Drake University
Zimpleman College of Business
Where every class creates room to transform.
Our students put their knowledge to work with in-classroom work during their first semester.
Drake University School of Education
Where we are in constant pursuit of better.
Every student is advised and mentored by a professional in the healthcare industry who aligns career goals to valuable internships and networking opportunities.
DRAKE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Where we’re open to those who speak truth to power. And shine a light on powerful truths.
Drake
University School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Filled with powerful storytellers, our student-run Drake Magazine is one of the nation’s most decorated collegiate publications.
Open to doing college differently.
John Dee Bright College provides affordable access to Drake excellence with a one-of-akind, affordable associate degree.
JOHN DEE BRIGHT COLLEGE
BRIGHT
BRIGHT
Open to creating a more just world.
Drake University Law School
More than 1,000 cases are handled by Drake Law School students every year through the Drake Legal Clinic, putting learning into practice for children’s rights, refugees, wrongful convictions, and criminal defense.
This is where Bulldogs open new doors and hold them open for others.
Open your application today.
We offer a free, test-optional, essay-optional application on our website and on the Common Application. Get started today at drake.edu/apply. Our doors are open. We can’t wait to welcome you.
