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Office of Admission

Let our admission counselors help you explore your opportunities at Drake University.

Drake University Admission Office
2507 University Avenue, Cole Hall
Des Moines, IA 50311-4505

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Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Undergraduate Students
Phone: 515-271-3181
Email: admission@drake.edu

International Undergraduate Students
Phone: 515-271-3181
Email: admission@drake.edu

Campus Visits
Phone: 515-271-4139
Email: campusvisit@drake.edu

Contact the Dean of Admission

Joel Johnson, EdD

Dean of Admission

Office of Admission

Phone: 515-271-3182

Email: joel.johnson@drake.edu

Office: Cole Hall

Joel Johnson, EdD

Contact your Admission Counselor

Your Drake Admission Counselor works specifically with students from your school and is here to help you. Reach out to ask a question, request Drake information, check your application status, schedule a campus visit, or just say hi!

 

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Contact the Financial Aid Office

Navigating financial aid can be a daunting experience, but it doesn't have to be—if you get stuck, we are here to help.

Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Office: Carnegie Hall
Phone: 515-271-2905
Email: financialaid@drake.edu

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For Graduate Students

If you are a graduate student please contact us using the email listed next to your College/School below.

  • Online programs  –  enrollment@drake.edu
  • Zimpleman College of Business – zimpleman.grad@drake.edu
  • College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – dupharm@drake.edu
  • Continuing Education & Professional Development – distancelearning@drake.edu
  • Law School – lawadmit@drake.edu
  • School of Education – soegradadmission@drake.edu
Office of Admission

2507 University Avenue, Cole Hall
Des Moines, IA 50311-4505

Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Undergraduate Students
Phone: 515-271-3181
Email: admission@drake.edu

International Undergraduate Students
Phone: 515-271-3181
Email: admission@drake.edu

Campus Visits
Phone: 515-271-4139
Email: campusvisit@drake.edu

2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50311
1-800-44-DRAKE


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