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Drake University Women's Cross Country

Welcome to the Drake University women's cross country recruiting profile. Drake competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Missouri Valley Conference from Des Moines, Iowa. Led by head coach Samuel Read, Drake University pairs a 64% acceptance rate with a 73% graduation rate and a $29,565 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
Not reported
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Missouri Valley Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
4,999
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
64%
State
Iowa
City
Des Moines
Address
2507 University Avenue
Staff
Sam Read
Head Coach
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Samuel Read
Head Coach
Hannah Weiss
Men's & Women's Cross Country Assistant Coach - Director of Operations
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 71% of D1 women's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
84%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
73%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$58,233
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$71,901
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 19% of D1 women's cross country programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$51,444
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$51,444
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,452
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$29,565
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
Not reported
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (515) 271-2011[email protected]

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