Bachelor in Accounting (Bachelor's)

Drake University places students in Des Moines, a city with connections to the arts, business, politics, and food. The campus offers an open environment for students who want to begin with a clear academic interest or take time to discover a direction. Hands-on experiences, leadership opportunities, and support designed to help students gain their footing are part of the Drake experience.

Academic options span more than 150 programs across seven colleges and schools. Faculty help students connect classroom learning with research, internships, and other practical experiences. Personalized mentorship is central to the student experience, with faculty available to support students as they work toward their goals. Global perspectives are integrated into campus life through learning alongside students from around the world and opportunities on campus and across the globe.

Community service is also part of learning at Drake. Students, faculty, and staff contribute more than 230,000 hours each year through volunteer work, outreach, and pro-bono service in the Des Moines community. International students can expect a setting that links academic study with local engagement and global perspectives, while the city provides access to cultural, civic, business, and culinary experiences beyond campus.

Students complete hands-on projects involving financial statement preparation, tax filing, and auditing under faculty supervision. They gain experience through internships with firms in Des Moines and participate in student organizations like Beta Alpha Psi. The programme integrates accounting with broader business contexts including finance, marketing, and strategy. Graduates are prepared for roles requiring technical accuracy and compliance in corporate, public, and nonprofit settings.

Focus areas include Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Accounting Analytics, Sustainability in Accounting.

The programme requires 120 total credits, with 78 to 78.5 credits dedicated to the accounting major and business core. Students complete core business courses, advanced accounting classes, and electives aligned with career goals.

Graduates work as accountants, auditors, tax specialists, and financial analysts in corporate, public accounting, government, and nonprofit organizations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of high school transcripts and standardized test scores is expected, though test-optional policies may apply.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 64% of applicants.