Drake University Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

Yes, Drake University charges no application fee from international students to pursue UG or PG courses. However, international students have to pay INR 43 L tuition fees for UG programs and INR 8L- INR 37L for PG programs. Drake University offers UG and PG programs in specializations like Marketing, Marketing Management, Legal Studies, Data Analytics, Finance, Computer & Information Science, Health Services, and Actuarial Science.

The Drake University acceptance rate is 67%. This shows Drake University follows moderate selection criteria during admissions. International students having high academic scores, high GPAs, and relevant experience in the field have a high probability of getting Drake University admissions. According to Drake University enrollment 2022-2023, 4685 students take Drake University admissions, out of which 2835 enrolled for UG programs and 1850 enrolled for PG programs.

Drake University expects an IELTS score of 6.5 or above for PG programs and a minimum of 6 or above for UG programs. International students must submit TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo scores along with the IELTS scores. The English language requirements for UG and PG programs for international students are given below:

Drake University requires a minimum GPA of 3.7 from international students to get into the first-semester class. The average GPA shows the competitiveness of the Drake University admission, however, if the student has relevant experience in the chosen field, Drake University considers them. Along with the GPA, international students have to score good high school scores. If the students have a low GPA, they can compensate with high SAT or ACT scores.

A variety of scholarships are available at Drake University to assist international students in covering their tuition costs. International students can apply for need-based and merit-based scholarships at Drake University. Scholarships from Drake University are intended to honor the scholastic success, and aptitude in the arts or sports, and to somewhat offset your family's financial need. Take a look at these well-known Drake University scholarships below:    

• National Alumni Scholarships
• Presidential Scholarships
• Athletic Scholarships
• Fine Arts Scholarships
• Drake University Legacy Awards
• Actuarial Science Scholarships
• Pharmacy Hero Scholarships 
• Physics Prize Examination 

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Drake University tuition fee for Bachelor programs is around INR 43L for international students. For PG programs the tuition range is between INR 8L and INR 37L. The tuition fee for various popular programs at Drake University is given below:

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Drake University offers various popular majors in Marketing, Marketing Management, Legal Studies, Data Analytics, Finance, Computer & Information Science, Health Services, and Actuarial Science. Drake University offers four-year UG programs and 18-month to two-year PG programs to international students. Along with the tuition fees, Drake University expects English language proficiency, high academic scores, and SAT or ACT scores from international students for smooth admissions.

More than 70 undergraduates and more than 20 graduate, professional, and doctorate programs in a variety of areas are available at Drake University. However, according to US News and World Report, Drake University offers the strongest academic programs in Actuarial Science, Computer and Information Sciences, Finance, Psychology, Marketing and Marketing Management, Legal Studies, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and Data Analytics, among other subjects.