Drake University
About
Located in Iowa's vibrant capital city of Des Moines, Drake University is highly regarded for integrating a liberal arts foundation with top-tier professional programs, particularly in actuarial science, journalism, business, and its accelerated six-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. The campus culture is collaborative and energetic, offering students a tight-knit, Division I mid-sized university experience with over 160 student organizations and robust opportunities for undergraduate research. What truly sets Drake apart is its unique "Tuition Guarantee," which locks in tuition costs for a student’s entire undergraduate career, alongside its hosting of the world-famous Drake Relays track-and-field festival. Additionally, the university’s prime metropolitan location provides students with unparalleled, direct access to year-round internships and career networking in state government, major financial corporations, and media outlets.
Wikipedia:Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It offers over 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional programs in business, education, law, and pharmacy. Drake University Law School was founded in 1865, which makes it one of the 25 oldest law schools in the United States.
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Drake University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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