D1Missouri Valley Conference
Drake University
"Bulldogs"
Des Moines, IAMidwest
College Location
Basketball Programs
Men's Basketball
Eric Henderson
Women's Basketball
Allison Pohlman
Sports Programs
11 sportsBasketball
M & W
D1 Cross Country
M & W
D1 Football
Men
D1 • FCSGolf
M & W
D1 Rowing
Women
D1 Soccer
M & W
D1 Softball
Women
D1 Tennis
M & W
D1 Track & Field (Indoor)
M & W
D1 Track & Field (Outdoor)
M & W
D1 Volleyball
Women
D1 Academic & Financial Overview
3.70
Avg GPA
1280
SAT
28
ACT
67%
Accept Rate
$47,564
In-State Tuition
$47,564
Out-of-State
$10,500
Room & Board
Facilities & Arena
Arena Information
Knapp Center
7,152 seats
7/10 rating
Available Facilities
Practice Gym
Strength Training Center
Sports Medicine Facility
Academic Support Center
International Student Organizations
Location & Climate
Climate & Weather
Humid Continental
22°F (-6°C)
Winter
85°F (29°C)
Summer
Travel & Access
Des Moines International Airport10 miles (16 km) away
Des Moines0 miles (0 km) away
International Student Support
8%
International Students
ESL Program
International Student Organizations
Diversity & Campus Life
7/10
Diversity Index
7/10
Coaching Stability
6/10
International Recruiting
Additional Information
Notable Alumni
Various business leaders, educators, and journalists from Iowa
Special Programs
Business, Liberal Arts, Education, Journalism, Pharmacy
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