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Drake is a place where you’ll grow as a person, make life-long friendships, live in the center of a vibrant metro area, and graduate with skills that can put you on the leading edge of your chosen field. It all starts with your college application!
First-Year Undergraduate Students (U.S.)
Top-quality, lifelong education is just part of your Drake experience. You get so much more from being a Bulldog. It all starts with your application.
- Learn more about the undergraduate college application process
- Explore the undergraduate student experience at Drake
Transfer Undergraduate Students (U.S.)
No matter if you’re coming from a community college or another four-year university, Drake will help make your transfer as smooth as possible.
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International Students
Drake has been welcoming international students to our campus since 1886, and we look forward to welcoming you, too.
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- Explore the international student experience at Drake
John Dee Bright College Admission
Earn a two-year associate’s degree without any exams or lectures. You'll learn skills you will use your whole life and graduate with less debt, ready to enter the workforce or transfer to Drake’s bachelor's degree program.
- Learn more about the John Dee Bright application process
- Explore the programs of study available at John Dee Bright College
Graduate Students
Get a graduate degree backed by a respected university that delivers quality in every aspect of your experience. Whether you study on campus or choose one of our new online graduate programs, your Drake degree will give you a powerful edge.
- Learn more about online graduate degrees from Drake
- Apply now to one of our part-time programs
- Learn more about our master’s, doctoral, and professional programs
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