On-Campus Services and Learning Opportunities

Drake University provides special learning opportunities to students including ROTC and Study Abroad. Drake University offers the distance learning opportunity (online classes ) for both undergraduate and graduate level courses. It provides on-campus services to students including Academic/career counseling service and Employment services.

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Room & Board Plan

Drake University has the on-campus housing such as dormitory and college owned apartments. The total capacity is 1,758 the average room costs is $6,314. It offers the meal plan (20 meals per week) and its average costs is $5,256. The combined charge for room and board is $11,570.
2022-2023 Room & Board Plan at Drake University
On-campus Housing Offered
Total Room Capacity1,758
Average Room Costs$6,314
Meal Plan
Meals per Week20
Average Meal Costs$5,256
Combine charge for romm and board$11,570

On-campus Student Services

Drake University provides 3 on-campus services to its students including Academic/career counseling service, and Employment services, and Placement services for completers.
2022-2023 on-campus student services at Drake University
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students

Special Learning Opportunities

Drake University offers 5 special learning opportunities to its students including Distance Learning (online classes), and ROTC, and Study Abroad, and Weekend/Evening College, and Teacher Certification.
Special Learning Opportunities at Drake University
Distance LearningUndergraduate, Graduate
Online CoursesUndergraduate, Graduate
Online Degree ProgramsUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTC
Army, Air Force
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
  • Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
  • Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teachers.

Services and Programs for Veterans

Drake University offers services and programs for veterans, military servicemembers, or their families including Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program) and Credit for military training.
Services and Programs for Veterans at Drake University
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges

Library Services

Next table shows the supported library services and resource types at Drake University.
Library Services at Drake University
Physical facilities
Organized collection of printed materials
  • Total library collection: 793,765
  • Total Physical collection: 312,579
  • Total Electronic collection: 481,186
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Sports/Athletic Information

Drake is a member of Pioneer Football League. Total 498 students play for athletic teams at Drake University - 262 men and 236 women players. For popular college sports, there are 36 basketball players and 107 football players. Next table describes sports and athletic information at Drake University campus.
Sports and Athletic Information at Drake University
SportsMenWomenConference
Basketball1620Missouri Valley Conference
Football1070Pioneer Football League
Golf88NCAA Division I-AA
Rowing040NCAA Division I-AA
Soccer3025NCAA Division I-AA
Softball019NCAA Division I-AA
Tennis117NCAA Division I-AA
Track and Field90100NCAA Division I-AA
Volleyball017NCAA Division I-AA

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