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Drake University
Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Drake University.

4,204
Students
62%
Women
38%
Men

Student Body

Drake University has 4,204 total students. 2,504 are undergraduates and 1,700 and graduate students.

Undergraduates
2,504
Graduates
1,700
Total
4,204

The enrollment trend at Drake over the past 3 years:

5.0K
4.2K
3.4K
2.6K
1.8K
1.0K
2024
2025
2026

Additional facts about the student body at Drake:

50%
Students from out of state
45
States represented
34
Countries represented

Gender

More women than men attend Drake University. In the undergraduate class, 60% are women and 40% are men.

Women (60%)
Men (40%)

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Drake University as of 2026.

Hispanic
271
Black
214
White
1,641
Asian
101
Native
3
Pacific
1
Multiple
141

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Yes
State DEI laws

Drake University is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact Drake University to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.

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