About Drake University
Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa. It is located in the state capital and serves undergraduate and graduate students in a campus setting. The university is known for combining a liberal arts foundation with professional study.
Drake offers a range of academic programs through its colleges and schools, including business, education, law, pharmacy and health sciences, and the arts and sciences. It is especially known for professional preparation and for programs that connect classroom learning with practical experience. The university also has a long-standing reputation in the region.
- Private university in Des Moines, Iowa
- Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
- Liberal arts and professional education combined across multiple schools
- Transfer and CLEP credit are evaluated through university policy
- Registrar-managed credit review for official academic records