Mission Statement Drake's mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.

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2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
www.drake.edu

General Info:	(515) 271-2011
Financial Aid:	(515) 271-2905
Admissions:	(515) 271-3181

Degrees Offered Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree First-professional Degree	Type of Institution Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Certificates Offered Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate First-professional certificate	Carnegie Classification Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad	Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Drake University FAFSA School Code
Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits	Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Student Population 5,366 (3,255 undergraduate)	Campus Setting City: Midsize
Undergraduate Student Age 90% under 25, 6% over 25	Campus Housing Yes

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Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007)

$25

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006
	TOTAL	MEN	WOMEN
Number of applicants	4,049	1,469	2,580
Percent admitted	80	80	81
Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time	24	26	23
Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time	0	0	0

ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
REQUIRED	RECOMMENDED
Secondary school GPA		X
Secondary school rank		X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-preparatory program		X
Recommendations		X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)	X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)		X

TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS)
STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES	NUMBER	PERCENT
SAT	171	22
ACT	781	92
TEST SCORES	25TH PERCENTILE*	75TH PERCENTILE**
SAT Critical Reading	520	650
SAT Math	540	670
ACT Composite	23	28
ACT English	24	30
ACT Math	24	28

* 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Student Expenses

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES
DETAILED EXPENSES	2006-2007	2005-2006	2004-2005
Tuition and fees
In-State	$22,682	$21,500	$20,550
Out-of-State	$22,682	$21,500	$20,550
Books and Supplies	$900	$900	$900
Living Arrangement
On Campus
Room and Board	$6,500	$6,170	$5,920
Other	$3,500	$2,700	$2,700
Off Campus
Room and Board	$6,500	$6,170	$5,920
Other	$3,500	$2,700	$2,700
Off Campus with Family
Other	$3,500	$3,600	$3,600

TOTAL EXPENSES	2006-2007	2005-2006	2004-2005
In-State
On Campus	$33,582	$31,270	$30,070
Off Campus	$33,582	$31,270	$30,070
Off Campus with Family	$27,082	$26,000	$24,700
Out-Of-State
On Campus	$33,582	$31,270	$30,070
Off Campus	$33,582	$31,270	$30,070
Off Campus with Family	$27,082	$26,000	$24,700
All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.

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