Drake University, IA
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
69%
Tuition
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Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
Yes
US News Ranking
#3 in Regional Universities Midwest
Scholarships
Engaged Citizen Corps
Type
Automatic
Amount
$3000 plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-33
Mid 50 SAT
1070-1311
Description
The Engaged Citizen Corps is designed to encourage first-year student engagement in community service and social justice work, while integrating these issues into their academic study and coursework.All members accepted into the Corps will receive, at minimum, $3,000 in scholarships and aid. (Includes a $1,770 stipend to be used toward first-year cost of room and board, and a $1,230 AmeriCorps Education Award to be used toward second-year tuition.)
Presidential Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$15,000 to $20,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
1070-1310
Description
All prospective students that have applied and been admitted by the priority deadline are automatically considered for the Presidential Scholarship awards. Recipients of these tuition scholarships are chosen based on a complete review of the application for admission. This is renewable if required Academic standing and GPA are maintained.
Katharine Futch Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
1070-1315
Description
A bequest from Drake alumna Katharine Farber Futch, class of 1940, provides funds to recognize outstanding achievement and potential. This renewable scholarship is awarded to an entering first-year School of Journalism and Mass Communication student in any major who demonstrates professionalism, intelligence and integrity.
National Alumni Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
1430
Required Act
31
Mid 50 ACT
25-35
Mid 50 SAT
1070-1310
Description
The Drake University National Alumni Association awards prestigious scholarships to top students. Applicants do not have to be related to Drake alumni to be eligible for this award. All scholarships are renewable for three additional years if the recipient is enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits each term and maintains the required minimum cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale: Alumni and Carpenter Scholarships 3.25; Trustee Scholarships 2.0. Additionally, Alumni Scholars must live in approved Drake University housing to renew the room and board portion of their full scholarship award.
Robert D. Woodward Endowed Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
1070-1314
Description
This scholarship was donated by alumni in honor of Robert D. Woodward, beloved retired Levitt professor of news journalism. The award recognizes outstanding promise in an entering first-year student who exhibits a passion for print and digital news journalism. The Woodward scholarship is renewable for students who maintain a 3.25 grade-point average and remain News majors
Sheila A. Wolfe Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-34
Mid 50 SAT
1070-1310
Description
In 2012, Sheila A. Wolfe, JO?52, a graduate of Drake University and retired long-time executive employee of the Chicago Tribune, established an annual scholarship for an incoming first-year student pursuing an undergraduate degree in News Journalism at Drake. Preference is given to a student graduating from a Chicago area high school, but not required if no such student exists.
Fine Arts Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-31
Mid 50 SAT
1070-1310
Description
Fine Arts Scholarships are available to select students who display exceptional talent in art and design, music, or theatre arts and who are seeking a fine arts degree. Information and applications for these scholarships are available from each of Drake's fine arts departments
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