What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Drake University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 6 MATH 050 , MATH 070 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MATH 050 , MATH 070 | |
| Biology | 4 | 48 BIO 001 , BIO 001L , BIO Elective | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 PHY 011 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 PSY 001 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 STAT 071 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 CS 065 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 ECON 010 |
Show all 43 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 6 MATH 050 , MATH 070 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MATH 050 , MATH 070 | |
| Biology | 4 | 48 BIO 001 , BIO 001L , BIO Elective | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 PHY 011 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 PSY 001 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 STAT 071 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 CS 065 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 ECON 010 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 ECON 002 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 6 HIST 011 , HIST 012 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 ENSS 035 | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 PHY 012 | |
| European History | 4 | 6 HIST Elective | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 SCSG Elective | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 CS 010 | |
| Art History | 4 | 3 ART 075 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 4 Evaluated on an Individual Basis | |
| African American Studies (Coming Fall 2024) | 4 | 3 WLC 151 | |
| Art: 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 ART 013 | |
| Art: 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 ART 014 | |
| Art: Drawing | 4 | 3 ART Elective | |
| Calculus AB subgrade | 4 | 6 MATH 050 , MATH 070 | |
| Chemistry 2 | 4 | 8 CHEM 001 , CHEM 002 , CHEM 003 , CHEM 004 | |
| Chinese Lang and Culture | 4 | 6 CHIN 001 , CHIN 002 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 POLS 065 | |
| English Language and Composition 3 | 4 | 6 ENG Elective | |
| English Literature and Composition 3 | 4 | 6 ENG Elective | |
| French Lang 4 | 4 | 6 FREN 001 , FREN 002 | |
| French Literature 5 | 4 | 9 FREN 001 , FREN 002 , FREN 003 | |
| German Lang 4 | 4 | 6 GERM 001 , GERM 002 | |
| Italian Language and Culture 4 | 4 | 6 General Elective | |
| Japanese Language and Culture 4 | 4 | 6 JAPN 001 , JAPN 002 | |
| Latin | 4 | 6 General Elective | |
| Latin | 4 | 6 General Elective | |
| Physics B | 4 | 8 PHY 011 , PHY 012 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 PHY 002 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 PHY 001 | |
| Precalculus | 4 | 5 MATH 020 , MATH Elective | |
| Research | 4 | 3 General Elective | |
| Seminar | 4 | 3 General Elective | |
| Spanish Lang 4 | 4 | 6 SPAN 001 , SPAN 002 | |
| Spanish Literature 5 | 4 | 9 SPAN 001 , SPAN 002 , SPAN 003 | |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 4 | 3 POLS 001 | |
| U.S. History | 4 | 6 HIST 075 , HIST 076 |
Source: catalog.drake.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | 45 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 43 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 35 |
| Psychology | 35 |
| Data Analytics | 31 |
| Legal Studies | 29 |
| Business Administration and Management | 25 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 24 |
Show the other 58 majors
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 23 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 23 |
| Finance | 22 |
| Actuarial Science | 22 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 21 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 16 |
| Journalism, Other | 13 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 13 |
| Accounting | 13 |
| English Language and Literature | 12 |
| Environmental Studies | 11 |
| Music Teacher Education | 11 |
| Mathematics | 11 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 11 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 11 |
| History | 10 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 10 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| Environmental Science | 10 |
| Business/Commerce | 9 |
| Political Science and Government | 9 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 9 |
| Music Performance | 8 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 8 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 |
| Writing | 8 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 7 |
| Advertising | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 5 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 4 |
| Drawing | 4 |
| Music | 4 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 4 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 4 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 4 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 3 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 3 |
| Neuroscience | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Anthropology, Other | 3 |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 3 |
| Acting | 3 |
| Painting | 2 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology, Other | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Astronomy | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 |
| Accounting and Finance | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference
Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference
Basketball, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
753,913 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Des Moines International (DSM)
Nearest hub airport
Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.5 of 20
Elevation
966 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
14°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
36.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
22 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,010 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Central College40 mi
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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