Drake University Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
3%
International
32
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Drake University has a diverse student body with 25% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
74.4%(2,099)
Hispanic
7.7%(216)
African American
6.7%(188)
Asian
5.5%(154)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
5.3%(150)
Unknown
0.3%(9)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment5,226
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Drake University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Drake University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.4%(1,188)
Women
59.6%(1,756)

Gender Statistics

Men1,188

23% of total enrollment

Women1,756

34% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Drake University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 80% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(33)
18-19
44.1%(1,191)
20-21
43.1%(1,165)
22-24
8.3%(223)
25+
3.3%(90)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(2)
20-21
7.3%(132)
22-24
31.0%(558)
25+
61.6%(1,110)

Age Diversity Insights

80%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

44%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Drake University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 41% in-state residents, 56% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
40.6%(259)
Out-of-State
56.1%(358)
International
3.3%(21)

Regional Representation

In-State259

41% of student body

Out-of-State358

56% of student body

International21

3% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age