Drake University Top Questions

Only 30 percent of students are from Iowa, so there's a great mix of midwest, national and international students. In general, students have a lot of fun but are more likely to focus on class when needed. The vast majority of students come to Drake because they appreciate the quality education and plan on using it to their advantage professionally (instead of drinking their way through skipped classes). Drake's also considered a somwhat liberal campus, though I've been in the presence of some great political arguments. I would say our student body is welcoming and accepting of difference. When I've visited friends at other schools, it can be hit or miss whether their own friends are willing to open up and be personable. Since my freshman year I've probably had friends visit Drake 20 or 30 times because they had a great time going out to the bars,etc. without feeling like an outsider. I'd say the general trend is to be excited to meet someone new or different.

They are like me.

nice

nice, smart, academic, hard working, like to party

A diverse group of people with the common goal of success, that still know how to have a good time.

Students by the week, partiers by the weekend.

They are open-minded.

A person not living on campus will have a hard time fitting in, especially during the first year.

drake really does have a lot of organizations. there is something out there for everyone. i feel like drake has a great balance of students as well. there are students from many different backgrounds. many students are from the Chicago or Twin Cities areas.