Drake University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1908 United States of America #442

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Institution Info

Founded: 1881
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 4,774 students
Faculty: 1 178
Endowment: $219.8M
Website: https://www.drake.edu/

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Drake University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1881. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 4,774 students, an endowment of $219.8M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1908 · Ranked	67,75

Research Output via OpenAlex

134

h-index

131,010

Citations

5,517

Publications

2,424

i10-index

0,77

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Motto

"Truth"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drake University's global ranking?

Drake University is ranked #1,908 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #442 position.

When was Drake University founded?

Drake University was founded in 1881, making it 145 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Drake University?

Drake University has a student body of approximately 4,774 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Drake University's research output?

Drake University has produced 5,517 research publications with 131,010 total citations and an h-index of 134, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Drake University's endowment?

Drake University has an endowment of approximately $219.8M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.