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Drake University
Des Moines, IA
Academics
- Graduation Rate75%
- Majors Available90
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio11:1
- Retention Rate84%
AP Credit Policy
Drake University awards advanced standing credit through several programs. In consultation with faculty advisers, all credits accepted are applied toward completion of Drake Curriculum, major or elective requirements.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ART 013 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ART 014 |
| African American Studies | 4 | 3 | WLC 151 |
| Art History | 4 | 3 | ART 075 |
| Biology | 4 | 8 | BIO 001, 001L, BIO Elective |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 6 | MATH 050, MATH 070 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 | MATH 050, MATH 070, MATH Elective |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 | 6 | MATH 050, MATH 070 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 | CHEM 001, CHEM 002, CHEM 003, CHEM 004 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | CHIN 001, CHIN 002 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | POLS 065 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 | CS 065 |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 | CS 010 |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 | ART Lower Elective |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 6 | ENG Elective |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 6 | ENG Elective |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 | ENSS 035 |
| European History | 4 | 6 | HIST Elective |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | FREN 001, FREN 002 |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | GERM 001, GERM 002 |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 | SCSG 002 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | General Lower Elective |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | JAPN 001, JAPN 002 |
| Latin | 4 | 6 | General Lower Elective |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECON 010 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECON 002 |
| Music Theory | 4 | 4 | Evaluated on an individual basis |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHY 011 |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHY 012 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHY 002 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHY 001 |
| Pre-Calculus | 4 | 5 | MATH 020, MATH Elective |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 | PSY 001 |
| Research | 4 | 3 | General Lower Elective |
| Seminar | 4 | 3 | General Lower Elective |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | SPAN 001, SPAN 002 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 9 | SPAN 001, SPAN 002, SPAN 003 |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 | STAT 071 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | POLS 001 |
| United States History | 4 | 6 | HIST 075, HIST 076 |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 6 | HIST 011, HIST 012 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Accounting and Finance
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- Advertising
- American Government and Politics (United States)
- Anthropology, Other
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Astronomy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
B
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Data Analytics, General
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
- Drawing
E
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Economics, Other
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
- Finance, General
G
- General Studies
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
I
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
J
- Journalism, Other
L
- Law
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Informatics
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
N
- Neuroscience
O
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
P
- Painting
- Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Relations/Image Management
R
- Radio and Television
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
S
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
W
- Writing, General
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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