Road Piece

Where Bulldogs lead and futures begin.

A Drake education by the numbers.

Whether you know exactly where you’re headed or need some time and guidance to get there, you’ll find the options, support, and student connections to help you reach your goals.

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Strong roots, bright futures.

Drake is a close-knit community with big-city access. Located in the heart of Des Moines—a dynamic capital city with incredible amenities—you’ll have access to hands-on experiences in industries from business to healthcare, the arts to public service.

With 150+ majors and programs, individualized support, and a strong liberal arts foundation, you won’t just prepare for your career—you’ll be equipped to make a meaningful difference.

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

01 BY T HE NUMBE RS

A few numbers that tell you a lot about what you can expect in your Drake experience.

03 ST UDE NT E XPE RIE NCE

Our campus activities are as diverse and vibrant as our students.

05 AT HLE T ICS

Sixteen Division 1 sports and free student tickets with your Drake ID. Let’s go Bulldogs!

07 DE S MOINE S

Experience a dynamic capital city—full of internship opportunities, culture, and energy.

09 SCHOLARSHIPS AND F INANC IAL AID

Learn how Drake invests in you—and how we make a premium education more accessible.

11 ACADE MIC S

Get to know the many academic programs available and the outcomes made possible by a Drake education.

A Drake education by the numbers.

Whether you know exactly where you’re headed or need some time and guidance to get there, you’ll find the options, support, and student connections to help you reach your goals.

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Options to explore.

Support to succeed.

Connections to thrive.

60%+ Out-of-state students

150+

Majors and programs across seven colleges and schools

A TOP 100 Private School in the Nation (U.S. News & World Report)

More than 75% of classes have fewer than 30 students

4,300+ Undergraduate and graduate students

Built-in peer and academic

COACHING

#1

Private College in Iowa (Wall Street Journal)

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Classes taught by teaching assistants

Infinite combinations of coursework, hands-on experience, and global studies

Students come from 49 states and 43 countries

29.5% First-generation students

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More than your major.

When you walk Drake’s campus, you’ll soon discover a vibrant community where everyone can find their place and purpose—from the unapologetically ambitious to the courageously creative.

And these marvelous differences are celebrated along the heartbeat that is our campus—Painted Street. Individual squares represent just a few of our student organizations each year.

Multiple passions?

You’ll fit right in.

170+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

From academics to multicultural organizations, there’s an organization for everyone, including those who want to make their own.

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ARTS IN ABUNDANCE

Drake offers five theatre productions a year, a full symphony orchestra, a wind ensemble and symphonic band, four choral ensembles, two large jazz ensembles, and marching and pep bands.

DRAKE SPORTS CLUBS

For those who are driven to win, we have multiple premier sports clubs, including ice hockey, badminton, frisbee, and baseball.

INTRAMURALS

From sand volleyball to pickleball, intramurals serve up competition and fun all over campus.

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Interested in giving back? Join a service organization and support the community alongside fellow Drake Bulldogs.

GREEK LIFE

More than 30% of Drake Bulldogs are involved in Greek Life.

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BRAVE. BOLD. BUZZERBEATING BLUE. Get ready to get loud with Spike and Griff II. Our 16 Division I athletic programs have a tradition of winning, so there’s always plenty to cheer about.

Get into Drake home athletic events for free with your student ID.

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Drake Relays For more than 115 years, athletes—including Olympians—from around the world have competed in track and field events hosted by the Drake Relays.

Outside the stadium, students enjoy a week-long celebration of traditions, including the Beautiful Bulldog Contest, street painting, an outdoor concert, the Drake Road Races, a foam dance party, and a lot more!

Record-breakers.

Fan-makers.

8 NCAA tournament appearances

by Men’s and Women’s basketball in the past seven years

35 NCAA Championship

appearances by 12 athletic programs since 2018 1 of just 2 private schools to ever earn the Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports championship

MEN’S DIVISION 1 SPORTS Basketball

Soccer

Cross Country

Tennis

Football

Track & Field

Golf WOMEN’S DIVISION 1 SPORTS Basketball

Soccer

Cross Country

Softball

Golf

Track & Field

Rowing

Tennis Volleyball

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Rising skylines, soaring Bulldogs.

Drake’s campus is located in the heart of Iowa’s capital city, Des Moines. And Des Moines is a pretty big deal. The city is consistently ranked one of the best places to live—especially for young professionals. As the accolades gain attention, the city has become one of the fastest-growing metros in the Midwest, with a population of more than 750,000.

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Des Moines is a political epicenter, a national business hub, and a city that knows how to mix entertainment, culture, and professional opportunities. If live music is your scene, the East Village has you covered. Late-night hunger?

Des Moines has plenty of spots to satisfy. Down to get airborne? Check out our skate park—the largest in the nation. Getting a foot in the door is easy with an internship at one of Des Moines’ industry-leading businesses.

You’ll love exploring our hometown.

#3

#2

Most Livable City in the U.S.

Best Place for Young Professionals

(Reader’s Digest, 2025)

(Forbes, 2024)

#1

Best place to live in Iowa for young adults.

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Miles of Paved and Soft Trails

(SoFi, 2025)

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Ambition meets opportunity.

Access to opportunity is a fundamental right. Our pathways ensure more students experience the transformational power of a Drake education.

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Scholarships 100% of qualifying full-time undergraduate students receive a scholarship that cuts the cost of tuition by $24,000 or more. This is just the beginning. We also offer schooling grants, as well as merit-based and needbased awards to provide you with the most complete financial aid package available.

View Drake’s comprehensive scholarship opportunities at drake.edu/scholarships

No Tuition Increases Drake’s Tuition Guarantee means your tuition won’t increase over your four undergraduate years. While other colleges implement tuition increases each year, at Drake, you’re protected from tuition increases and surprises.

Full-Tuition Programs for Qualifying Iowans Drake offers two full-tuition coverage programs for qualifying Iowa students—the Bulldog Promise and the Bright College Pathway.

Learn more about Drake’s Tuition Guarantee

A Lifetime of Value It’s not just about evaluating costs—it’s about understanding the return on your investment. The value of a Drake education is profound. ranks #1 in Iowa for median salary #1 Drake 10 years after a student’s enrollment (U.S. Dept. of Education)

ranks in the top 3% nationally for 3% Drake lifetime return on investment (Bipartisan Policy Center)

lifetime return on investment of a $1.5M The Drake education (Bipartisan Policy Center)

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Learn boldly, think broadly.

Your student journey is uniquely yours, guided by the support of faculty mentors, advisors, and career coaches.

You will learn from faculty who are passionate practitioners, experienced and connected in the fields you pursue.

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Prepare to Stand Out Your future career will be boosted by hands-on learning opportunities that expose you to real-world scenarios and problem-solving to help you stand out from the crowd upon graduation. Our unique position in the heart of the capital allows our students incredible access to private and public sector industry experiences.

DRAKE’S COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS College of Arts and Sciences College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences John Dee Bright College School of Education School of Journalism and Mass Communication Zimpleman College of Business Drake Law School

J-Term is a three-week intensive course to try something new or to get ahead in your major. Address global health challenges in India, forge metal into form, or code the next groundbreaking app—and call it homework.

Whether you want to see the world or simply see what you’re capable of, J-Term gives you the space to do something extraordinary.

90.1% of our students participate in an

internship, fieldwork, or independent research prior to graduation.

The World is Your Classroom We weave global learning into your Drake education because we know Bulldogs are better prepared to succeed when they have a global mindset. Whether you’re hearing directly from a U.S. ambassador in your classroom, or studying across the globe, you’ll gain experience that will strengthen your ability to adapt, communicate, and think critically. These qualities help you to not only learn, but lead.

31%

of students had a study abroad experience compared to 10% nationally (2024 graduating class) 12

Undergraduate Programs Programs for every passion and purpose. Learn more at drake.edu/academics.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES American Politics Anthropology and Sociology Anthropology Minor Black Diaspora Minor Creative Writing and Writing Studies Creative Writing and Writing Studies Minor English English Minor French Language and Culture Minor German Language and Culture Minor History History Minor Human Resources Management Concentration Human Rights Studies Minor International Relations International Relations Minor Japanese Language and Culture Minor Latin American Studies Minor Law, Politics, and Society Philosophy Philosophy Minor Politics Politics Minor Religious and Interfaith Studies Minor Sociology Sociology Minor Spanish Spanish Language and Culture Minor Spanish for Medical and Health Professionals Minor Women’s and Gender Studies Concentration ART AND DESIGN Art History Art History Minor Graphic Design Graphic Design Minor Studio Arts Studio Arts Minor MUSIC Applied Music (Instrumental, Vocal, Strings or Piano Performance) Music Music Education (Instrumental or Choral) Music Minor Music Major with Elective Studies in Business Music Major with Jazz Studies Musical Theatre Concentration THEATRE ARTS Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Minor Theatre Acting Theatre Arts Theatre Arts with Teaching Certificate Theatre Design and Technology Theatre Design and Technology Minor Theatre Minor Vocal Music Concentration MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Minor 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 Cybersecurity Minor

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Data Analytics Data Analytics Minor Economics Economics Minor Environmental Science Environmental Science Minor Environmental Sustainability and Resilience Environmental Sustainability and Resilience Minor Global and Comparative Public Health Concentration 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 and Conservation Science INTERDISCIPLINARY Individualized Major Interdisciplinary Study of the Humanities and Sciences Concentration Military Studies Minor Open Enrolled

BRIGHT COLLEGE AA Degree in Business, Organization, and Professional Studies AA Degree in Integrated Arts, Sciences, and Humanities Open Enrolled

ZIMPLEMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Accounting Accounting Minor Actuarial Science Actuarial Science Minor Business Studies Minor Business Law Data Analytics Data Analytics Minor Economics Economics Minor Entrepreneurship Minor Finance Finance Minor Information Systems Information Systems Minor International Business Internation Business Minor Law and Business Minor Management and Organizational Leadership Management Minor Marketing Marketing Minor Open Business Quantitative Economics Risk Management and Insurance Minor

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Education Studies Minor Elementary Teacher Education (K–6) International Education Minor International Teaching Minor Leadership Education and Development Minor Secondary Teacher Education (5–12) Social Justice in Urban Education Concentration

SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION Advertising Advertising Minor Digital Media Production Magazine and Brand Media Magazine and Brand Media Minor Multimedia Journalism Open Communication Open Journalism Public Relations Sports Media and Communications Strategic Political Communications

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES Global and Comparative Public Health Concentration Health Sciences, Clinical & Medical Sciences Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration Health Sciences, Pre-Nursing Health Sciences, Pre-Occupational Therapy Health Sciences, Pre-Pharmacy Health Sciences, Public Health Nursing (ABSN)

PRE-PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Counseling Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Global Ambassador Corporate Public Relations Global and Cultural Communication Nonprofit and Advocacy Communication

Apply for free! drake.edu/apply

Graduate Programs

More opportunities open up before you.

Find out how at drake.edu/graduate.

Z IMPLEMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Business Analytics Certificate Master of Business Administration Master of Public Administration Master of Science in Business Analytics

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): Education Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): Principal and Superintendent Licensure Educational Doctorate (Ed.D.): Educational Leadership Educational Doctorate (Ed.D.): Principal and Superintendent Licensure Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Certification) Master of Science in Counseling Master of Science in Education: Effective Teaching (online) Master of Science in Education: Instructional Leadership and Teaching Practices Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education Master of Science in Education: Montessori Education Master of Science in Education: Special Education Master of Science in Education: STEM Education Master of Science in Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure Master of Science in Leadership Master of Science in Teaching (Elementary Certification)

SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION Master of Arts in Communication

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES Diabetes Concentration Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology Master of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Doctorate Pharmacy Doctorate (PharmD) Psychopharmacotherapy Certificate

LAW SCHOOL Juris Doctor Master of Jurisprudence Master of Jurisprudence in Compliance and Risk Management Master of Law

ACCELERATED GRADUATE PROGRAMS Combined Law and MBA or MPA Combined Pharmacy and JD Combined Pharmacy and MBA or MPA Combined Pharmacy and MSLD

An experience that opens doors.

PROVEN OUTCOMES:

82.9%

of students who start and complete their bachelor’s degree at Drake graduate within four years or less.

95.2%

of 2024 graduates secured jobs or attended graduate school within six months of graduation (based on a response rate of 89.4% compared to the national average response rate of 55.8%).

POWERFUL NETWORK:

90,400+

alumni in all 50 states and 97 countries 14

DIS COV ER Welcome to Drake University. A place that celebrates curiosity and community. A place where we believe in opening doors and holding them open for others. A place where we have the courage to explore new ideas, push the status quo, and pursue what’s possible.

A place where you belong.

Your next step starts here.

There’s only so much we can show you on paper—Drake is something you have to experience for yourself.

Whether you join us on campus or connect virtually, a visit is the best way to see how open, connected, and full of opportunity your future can be as a Bulldog. We can’t wait to welcome you!

See the campus: drake.edu/visit

Apply for free: drake.edu/apply

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Only at Drake.

Each year, Bulldogs bring new color to campus traditions and take part in unique experiences that spark bright futures.

Our Bucksbaum Lecture Series gives you a front-row seat to be inspired by those challenging the status quo, like Megan Rapinoe, those redefining grace and grit, like Misty Copeland, and those making it work, like Tim Gunn.

Drake students don’t just watch presidential debates on the national stage. They are part of the debate prep.

Before student organizations turn Painted Street into a thoughtful and brightly colorded concrete canvas, a wild and wonderful paint fight ensues.

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