A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Drake are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 21% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
79%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 96% more female students than male students enrolled at Drake University with a gender ratio of 26% women to 14% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Drake has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
14%
|
| Women |
26%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
609
|
| Women |
1,193
|
Drake serves a high number of out-of-state students with 59% of the student body residing outside of Iowa or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
41%
|
| Out of State |
56%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
25% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153269 IPEDS survey data for Drake University.
Last updated February 24, 2025