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Drake University is a private coeducational institution of higher education granting undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.
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Fast Facts
- Established: 1881
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa
- President: Dr. David Maxwell
- Faculty: Approx. 300
- Nickname: Bulldogs
- Mascot: Spike
- Motto: Veritas (Latin: "truth")
- Acceptance rate: ~84%
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- Noted Programs: Pharmacy, Law
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History
Drake University was established in 1881. The college was named after Francis Marion Drake, a Union General and former governor of Iowa.Drake.edu: HistoryThe university offers over 70 programs of study and a student to faculty ratio of 14 to one.Drake.edu: History
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Mission Statement
"Drake's mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation." Drake University: About Drake -
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Location Website: City of Des Moines, IA
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Drake University Basics
- Official Site: Drake University Facts
- Founded: 1881
- Faculty: Approx. 300
- Undergraduates: Approx. 3,200
- Postgraduates: Approx. 2,100
- Official Site: Drake University Facts
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Drake University Leadership
- Dr. David Maxwell
- 1999-present: President
- 1993-1999: Director of the National Foreign Language Center at Johns Hopkins University
- 1989-1993: President of Whitman College
- 1981-1989: Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Tufts University
- 1999-present: President
- Dr. David Maxwell
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Drake University Notable Alumni
- Wikipedia: Drake University Notable Alumni
- Steve Allen, comedian
- Chet Culver, governor of Iowa
- Michael Emerson, actor
- Zach Johnson, professional golfer
- Jeremy Piven, actor
- Roger Williams, pianist
- Wikipedia: Drake University Notable Alumni
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Studying at Drake University
- Drake University College of Arts & Sciences
- Drake University School of Education
- Drake University College of Business and Public Administration
- Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communications
- Drake University School of Law
- Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- Drake University Notable Programs of Study:
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Prospective Students for Drake University
- Princeton Review: Drake University
- U.S. News & World Report: Drake University
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Visiting Drake University
- Official Site: Visit Drake
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Drake University Sports Teams
- Official Athletic Site: Drake University Bulldogs Athletics
- Conference: Missouri Valley Conference
- Football Conference: Pioneer Football League
- Football: Drake Football
- Basketball: Drake Men's Basketball | Drake Women's Basketball
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