Drake University Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
2%
International
30
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Drake University has a diverse student body with 25% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
74.5%(2,031)
Hispanic
7.7%(210)
African American
6.5%(178)
Asian
5.3%(145)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
5.3%(144)
Unknown
0.5%(14)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment4,685
International Students2%

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
40.2%(1,140)
Women
59.8%(1,695)

Gender Statistics

Men1,140

24% of total enrollment

Women1,695

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Drake University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 87% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(41)
18-19
45.4%(1,288)
20-21
41.9%(1,187)
22-24
7.5%(213)
25+
3.7%(106)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
6.9%(128)
22-24
30.8%(569)
25+
62.3%(1,153)

Age Diversity Insights

87%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

39%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Drake University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 35% in-state residents, 63% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
35.0%(256)
Out-of-State
62.7%(458)
International
2.3%(17)

Regional Representation

In-State256

35% of student body

Out-of-State458

63% of student body

International17

2% of student body

States Represented

30 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age