CONGRATS! YOU’RE
CONGRATS! YOU’RE IN!
Become the person want to be.
Here, you’ll never be just a number. Our faculty and staff are committed to supporting you as you discover not only what you want to do—but who you want to be. The entire Drake experience is designed to help you find your place in the world while giving you the tools and knowledge needed to change the world.
ALL SIGNS POINT TO DRAKE
• Smaller class sizes mean you’ll learn from professors who take a personal interest in your success—and learn with classmates who will become lifelong friends.
• Faculty mentoring can help you find your major and make the right moves throughout college to prepare for the real world.
• A close-knit campus community gives you a chance to get into anything you want—clubs, performance groups, activities, research—from day one.
• And yet Drake is big enough to flood your to-do list with everything from cheering on the Division I Bulldogs to serving in student government.
CAPITAL CITY CONNECTION:
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
The last leg in your journey to full Bulldoghood is to enroll. Go to drake.edu/admitted and log in using the instructions in the acceptance letter that came with this booklet. You can enroll, sign up for a meal plan, and choose your housing preferences—all in one spot.
Drake is woven into the heart of the thriving Des Moines metro. The city surprises with its diverse cultural, entertainment, and recreational opportunities, as well as abundant internship and job opportunities.
YOUR HOME AWAY FROM
With newfound independence comes a mixture of challenge and excitement. It’s something you’ll share with new friends from across the hall, country, and world. To help you build your Bulldog community quickly, we use your first-year seminar schedule to place you in residence halls with familiar faces.
Finally, you’ll have your own space. And it’ll have air conditioning, cable, and wireless internet! Every residence hall at Drake is a vibrant, inclusive place where you’ll learn a lot of life lessons—from doing your own laundry to adapting to life with a roommate.
Speaking of roommates, if you want to live with a first-year student you both must make a request when submitting your housing deposits. Simply log in to drake.edu/admitted and specify who you’d like your roommate to be. Similarly, if you need a roommate assignment, you need to specify that when making your housing deposit. Residence Life will match you with a fellow first-year in July 2024.
HOME
You won’t go hungry at Drake. We have it all in our recently remodeled dining hall, including vegan and gluten-free options. Plus, you can caffeinate at our full-menu Starbucks located in the heart of campus.
Bonus: The eclectic, foodie-friendly offerings of Greater Des Moines are right next door.
Learn all about meal plans at drake.edu/residencelife/mealplans.
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College is a journey of self-discovery. And at Drake, it’s easy to try new interests and grow as a person. From hearing famous guest lecturers to making the winning goal in an intramural game to finding the sorority of your dreams—it’s all part of the journey.
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While academics may be No. 1 at Drake, you’ll have plenty of chances to connect with students and the community outside of class.
CLUBS
Drake has more than 150 student organizations and clubs on campus. So, whether you’re looking for an association related to your major, a charitable group that matches your personal values, or something just for fun, you’re sure to find common ground. Get connected, have a laugh, learn new things, and make friends.
ATHLETICS
Blue will soon be your favorite color. The Drake Bulldogs play in Division I of the NCAA in the Missouri Valley Conference and Division I FCS in the Pioneer Football League. Scream your heart out as they play one day and go to class with them the next.
GREEK LIFE
You’ll find 17 social fraternities and sororities on campus. They can be a great way to immerse yourself in the campus community, gain leadership experience, take part in service projects, and more.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
There are numerous opportunities to sharpen your leadership skills at Drake. In addition to courses dedicated to teaching the next generation of executives, we offer clubs and programs where you can learn from community leaders and surround yourself with fellow ambitious Bulldogs.
DRAKE RELAYS AND THE FAMOUS PAINTED STREET
Prepare to paint and be painted. Street painting is held as part of Drake’s epic, week-long Drake Relays celebration every April.
GREATER DES MOINES
Have we mentioned Des Moines? In this growing city you’ll find food from around the world, concerts of all sizes, exciting nightlife, challenging trails, spectator sports, and so much more.
97.3%
of graduates were employed or pursuing graduate school within six months of graduation in 2022.
Make no mistake, Drake’s No. 1 goal is to give you the best education in the world. You’ll feel it from the first day on campus. We have a lot of fun at Drake, and we take academics seriously.
THINK OUTSIDE
STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO 11:1
Looking to perform groundbreaking research as a first year student? Whether your course of study brings you to the library, the laboratory, or the field, you’ll have plenty of research opportunities at Drake.
You won’t just learn in classrooms. Hands-on experience is a big thing at Drake, and Des Moines is a target-rich environment for internships that often lead to job offers across the globe.
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COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS
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PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Whether you want to focus your studies in one area, declare a double major, or are undecided, let Drake help you design a personal academic plan curated to your interests with interdisciplinary concentrations or independent studies. It’s all possible here.
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CLASSES TAUGHT BY GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
#1
In Iowa among bachelor-granting institutions for alumni median salary 10 years after enrolling.
91.1%
of Drake students earn their degree in four years.
92.6%
of undergraduates reported having an internship or other practical experience while at Drake, though it is not required to graduate.
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countries represented by Drake’s student body.
Everything is different at Drake
Drake gives you the confidence to tackle any obstacle and the insight to navigate any issue, even those that don’t exist yet. This is an education that endures. It’s what happens when courses give you a compass. When you learn how to think, instead of what to know, your education lasts a lifetime.
Drake Tuition Guarantee Four years same tuition.
The tuition rate you pay in your first year at Drake will never go up during your four years here. Not a dollar. That adds up to a significant savings compared to colleges and universities that increase tuition every year. Plus, every full-time undergraduate student receives a scholarship. For complete scholarship information go to drake.edu/scholarships. And, to learn more about our tuition
FILE YOUR FAFSA.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is critical to the whole financial aid process. Drake needs your FAFSA in order to award scholarships. Our school code is 001860. Go to fafsa.gov to file by the priority deadline of March 1.
Make it official.
THIS IS YOUR BEGINNING
You can be anything. Be a Bulldog. Enroll today at drake.edu/admitted.
YOUR NEXT STEPS:
1. ENROLL AT DRAKE: Make yourself an official Bulldog at drake.edu/admitted. To save your place at Drake, you must submit your $250 non-refundable tuition deposit by May 1. Afterwards, tell the world your big news and don’t forget to tag @DrakeUniversity and @DrakeUGriff! Drake blue spirit encouraged!
2. MAKE YOUR HOUSING & DINING PREFERENCES (OR APPLY FOR COMMUTER STATUS): Drake is going to be your new home—so get yourself set up as soon as possible. Instructions on how to submit housing, dining, and/or commuter preferences are at drake.edu/admitted. On-campus students will be required to pay a separate $250 housing deposit.
3. APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: Drake offers an array of special scholarships. Peruse opportunities, deadlines, and applications at drake.edu/admitted. In addition, we highly recommend all eligible admitted students submit a FAFSA to be considered for financial aid opportunities. Drake’s FAFSA code is 001860.
4. ROAD TRIP! (OR, FLY, WALK, BIKE...JUST GET HERE): Now that you're admitted, we want you to be at Drake as much as possible! Check out drake.edu/visit or your Admitted Student Portal to register for the upcoming Admitted Student Days or any personalized day on campus.
Countdown to Drake:
You’ll want to note these important dates as you prepare for life as a Drake Bulldog. 2023—2024
Dec. FAFSA Application Opens. Drake’s school code is 001860. fafsa.gov
Dec. 1—
March 1 Deadlines for multiple scholarships and special programs at Drake. Log into your Admission Status Portal for details and applications. drake.edu/admitted
Mar. 1 Priority deadline to submit FAFSA. Drake’s school code is 001860. fafsa.gov
March—Apr. Admitted Student Days. Register now at drake.edu/visit
May 1 Decision Day. Visit drake.edu/admitted and let us know either way
June (Dates Vary) Summer Orientation. Visit drake.edu/admitted for registration details
July 1 FAFSA Due for Iowa Grant eligibility. Drake’s school code is 001860. fafsa.gov
Aug. 21 First-year student Move-In Day
Aug. 22—24 Welcome Weekend
Aug. 26 Fall Semester Classes Begin
Office of Admission 515-271-3181
admission@drake.edu drake.edu
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