Drake University is a private institution that was founded in 1881. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,365, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 150 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Drake University's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 3. Its tuition and fees are $30,880 (2013-14).

Drake University, located in Des Moines, Iowa, offers a range of student activities. The Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute offers courses, workshops, and leadership opportunities for students throughout the year.