Overview
Drake University ( Drake ) – private nonprofit higher education institution in United States. Drake began its academic activity in1881. Drake University has an urban campus in Des Moines.
Admissions and study format
To enroll the student must provide the information on previous academic performance and pass examinations. The chances of successful admission are very high as 70 percent of applicants get enrolled but that number may vary depending on the faculty. The academic year is divided into semesters like in many other educational institutions of United States. With that in mind the university provides remarkable students with scholarships and grants.
There is also an option to enroll in online programs, kindly provided by the university. More information could be found on the official website of the university http://www.drake.edu .
Students and academic staff
Drake University is average in terms of student capacity, teaching the maximum of 15 thousand students. Both citizens and foreigners are able to apply. The university has international partners which allows its students to participate in exchange programs.
Infrastructure
The library is available to all of the students. The campus dormitories that can be offered to the students upon request. The university is included in the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).