Drake University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
3,365

Full + Part time Students
1:12

Faculty to Student Ratio
4%

Transfer Student Ratio
$22K

Avg. Financial Aid

Drake University is recognized as one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the Midwest. A midsized, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, we offer the benefits and resources of a larger institution along with the advantages of intimate class sizes and close personal relationships. Under the guidance of an experienced leadership team, we provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. We do this by fostering collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by integrating the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation. Drake enrolls over 3,300 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	3,189
Part-Time Undergraduate	176
Application Acceptance Rate	66%
Transfer Students	132
Programs	80 Programs
Equivalencies	677 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$29,556
Out-of-State Tuition	$29,556
Books and Supplies	$900
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	55%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,853
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	93%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$15,101

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

College is an investment in the rest of your life. At Drake, we not only provide the exceptional learning and rich experiences that will maximize the value of that investment—we also work hard to make a Drake education affordable for your family.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Priority/Final	March 1/July 1
Spring	December 1
Summer	April 15
PharmD Program (Fall Only)	December 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Not published.
Official Transcripts:

Drake requires the submission of official transcripts from every previously attended postsecondary institution. Official high school transcripts are required if you have fewer than 24 semester hours of college credit completed.
SAT Scores:

You are required to submit official SAT/ACT scores if you have less than 24 semester hours of college credit completed.
Essay:

Drake requires the submission of a personal essay, 250 words minimum, as part of your application for admission. In addition to your essay, the admission committee gives applicants the chance to submit an optional video statement.
Application Fee:

There is a $25 non-refundable application fee, which is waived if you apply online.
Other Requirements:

Auditions are required for Music majors/minors and Theatre majors.
Apply Here:

www.drake.edu/advantage/applying/index.php

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Not published.
Credits (Min/Max):

You may transfer 94 academic semester credit hours for all majors except pharmacy (178 credits). A max of 66 semester hours may come from 2-year institutions. A minimum of 30 semester hours must be completed while in residence to earn a degree.