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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Des Moines, IA. Operating on a semester system.
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5K+
Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
5
Housing Buildings
Life in Des Moines for Drake University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Des Moines.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$1,100
Cost of Living Index
96
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
45
Bikeability
47
Public Transit
DART Bus System
Nearest Airports
Des Moines International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
50.2°F
Avg Snowfall
36.5 in
Campus News
Latest updates from Drake University
Network Connectivity Issues
ITS staff are investigating reports of intermittent network connectivity issues across campus. Students and staff are advised to report issues to the ITS Support Center.
Self Service Issue: Oct 15
Drake University reported a technical issue affecting its Self Service platform.
Oct 15, 2025
Drake University Welcomes Largest and Most Diverse Entering Class
Drake University announced a 12.5% year-over-year growth in new student enrollment.
Sep 1, 2025
Upcoming Events
What's happening at Drake University
Drake University Men's Soccer vs Bowling Green
October 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM ET
Mediacom Stadium
Men's soccer home game.
3rd Friday Faculty (& Staff) in Community
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Drake University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 5 of 5 known dorm and housing options.
Carpenter Hall
Room types: double
Crawford Hall
Room types: double
Goodwin-Kirk Hall
Room types: single, double, triple, four-person suite
Herriott Hall
Room types: double
Stalnaker Hall
Room types: double
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@drake.edu
Current Term: Spring 2026
Start: January 26, 2026
End: May 15, 2026
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