Drake University is a private institution located in Des Moines, Iowa, offering over 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional degrees in business, education, law, and pharmacy. Established in 1881, it is the oldest higher education institution in Des Moines. Notably, its law school, founded in 1865, ranks among the 25 oldest in the United States.
The university’s campus features historic architecture, such as Old Main, built between 1882 and 1883, and is recognized as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.
In athletics, the Drake Bulldogs men’s basketball team recently clinched the Missouri Valley Conference tournament title by defeating Bradley 63-48, securing their third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.