Drake

Iowa (Midwest) · 3,000 undergrads · ~24 avg class size · 11:1 student-faculty · $50,000/yr sticker

private Tier 4

Des Moines private. Strong actuarial science, pharmacy, journalism. Affordable Midwest private.

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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.

71.0%

most recent reported cycle

3.65–4.05

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

1140–1370

middle 50% admitted SAT score

24–31

middle 50% admitted ACT score

See where your GPA + SAT land against Drake's admit range — and real reported outcomes from other applicants.

Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.

Insurance/risk management: strong Midwest pipeline to companies like Ruan, Wellmark Blue Cross
Financial services: Iowa-based banks and credit unions hire heavily, limited national prestige
Accounting: solid Big Four feeder school, but competing regionally against UofI and ISU
Sales/business development: good Midwest corporate recruiting, especially for insurance and ag-tech firms
Marketing/brand management: mid-sized consumer goods roles in Midwest, not NYC/SF-tier opportunities

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