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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 

 

Loren Pope’s “Colleges that Change Lives” and “Beyond the Ivy League” feature Cornell 

among the country’s best colleges.  The New York Times named the college one of 20 “stealth 

powerhouses” and Forbes ranked it one of the Top 25 liberal arts colleges. Cornell also is annu-

ally recognized in such college guides as Barron’s, Insider’s Guide, and The Princeton Review

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DES MOINES UNIVERSITY 

Steve Dengle, interim president; Des Moines 50312; [phone]; 

www.dmu.edu 

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University comprises three colleges offering nine graduate de-

gree programs. A health sciences university since adding the colleges of health sciences and podi-

atric medicine in 1981, the programs share a collective strength — a collaborative campus com-

munity where students and faculty come together in the pursuit of knowledge. 

The College of Osteopathic Medicine offers a four-year program that leads to the Doctor of 

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree; a 40.5 credit hour program that leads to a Master of Science 

in Anatomy (M.S.) degree; and a 40 credit hour Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (M.S.) 

degree. The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery offers a four-year program that leads to 

the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree.  The College of Health Sciences offers a three-

year program in physical therapy that leads to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree; a 

two-year Postprofessional Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree; a two-year Physician 

Assistant program that leads to the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.) de-

gree; a full- or part-time Health Care Administration program which awards the Master of Health 

Care Administration (M.H.A.) degree; and the full- or part-time Master of Public Health program 

which awards the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree. 

In addition to education programs, the university provides a full range of medical services 

through its on-campus Des Moines University Clinic.  Total full-time enrollment is 1,600. 

DIVINE WORD COLLEGE 

Rev. Michael Hutchins, SVD, president; Epworth 52405; [phone]; 

www.dwci.edu 

Divine Word College is a Catholic liberal arts college seminary accredited by the North Central 

Association of Colleges and Schools. The seminary is dedicated to educating men who are explor-

ing a life as a religious priest or brother with the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) or diocesan 

clergy. A Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in one of two major fields:  philosophy and cross-

cultural studies. A two-year Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in cross-cultural stud-

ies is also offered. Minority and foreign students make up 94 percent of the student body. The 

college is owned and operated by the Society of the Divine Word, a worldwide Catholic mission-

ary organization. 

DORDT COLLEGE 

Dr. Carl Zylstra, president; Sioux Center 51250; [phone]; 

www.dordt.edu 

Dordt College provides a high-quality Christian education within the context of a residential 

campus that encourages learning both in and out of the classroom.  Through its many off-campus 

opportunities, residential programs, and dedicated faculty, Dordt College is committed to equip-

ping students for service in all areas of life.    

Exceptional faculty members, outstanding facilities, and extraordinary students are three keys 

to the educational experience offered at Dordt College. U.S. News & World Report has included 

Dordt in its “America’s Best Colleges” listing since 1993.  

Dordt offers over 90 programs of study to a student body of over 1,300, who represent 30 states 

and 19 countries. The college is located on an attractive 115-acre campus in Sioux Center (pop. 

6,000), which is about an hour’s drive from Sioux City, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 

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DRAKE UNIVERSITY 

David Maxwell, Ph.D., president; Des Moines 50311; [phone]; (800) 44-Drake; 

www.drake.edu 

Drake University is a private, coeducational institution situated on a 150-acre campus in Des 

Moines. It offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and many graduate programs in its six col-

leges and schools — Arts and Sciences, including Fine Arts; Business and Public Administration; 

Education; Journalism and Mass Communication; Pharmacy and Health Sciences; and Law.  

Drake University’s mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares 

students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global 

citizenship.  The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, 

faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional prepara-

tion. 

A Drake degree fosters success.  Nearly all Drake graduates (94.7 percent in 2008) find career 

employment or enter graduate school within six months of receiving their degrees.  With a stu-

dent-faculty ratio of 14:1 and a full range of academic programs, Drake is large enough to offer 

extensive educational and leadership opportunities but small enough to ensure a personal and 

caring learning environment. 

Drake faculty members are experts and scholars in their disciplines, but their top priority is 

teaching. Even introductory courses are taught by senior faculty, and no classes at Drake are 

taught by graduate assistants.  More than 95 percent of the university’s faculty hold the highest 

degree in their fields. 

Drake students learn from each other too.  The university’s approximately 3,200 undergradu-

ates and 2,400 graduate and law students come from 47 states and 66 countries and are highly 

involved in Drake’s more than 160 campus organizations and in the community. 

A cultural asset to Des Moines and Iowa, Drake offers a wealth of fine arts activities, from 

theater performances to music to art exhibits; speeches and appearances by internationally known 

experts on a variety of topics; and NCAA Division I athletic events, highlighted by men’s and 

women’s basketball. Every spring Drake hosts the famous Drake Relays, which attracts many of 

the world’s finest track and field athletes. The campus and the entire city celebrate with numerous 

activities during Drake Relays week. The university has completed a $15 million renovation of 

Drake Stadium, home of the Drake Relays since its opening in 1926.  The project provided new 

seating for fans, a wider track that meets international competition standards, an outside safety 

lane for athletes, a state-of-the-art artificial grass field by FieldTurf, and a new scoreboard.  The 

improvements enabled Drake and Des Moines to host the 2007 Midwest Regional NCAA Out-

door Track and Field Championship.  The estimated economic impact on Des Moines and central 

Iowa of these events, along with AAU and USA Track and Field events that have expressed 

strong interest in coming to Des Moines and the ongoing Drake Relays, will be in excess of $300 

million over ten years. 

Drake University has an excellent academic reputation. In its prestigious rankings of colleges 

and universities, U.S. News & World Report ranks Drake University as one of the top universities 

in the Midwest. Drake is one of the top two universities in the region in academic reputation in 

the U.S. News rankings. In addition, U.S. News, Peterson’s Guide to Competitive Colleges, Bar-

ron’s 300 Best Buys in College Education, and Kiplinger’s rate Drake as one of today’s best val-

ues in higher education. 

FAITH BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE 

James D. Maxwell III, president; Ankeny 50023; [phone]; 

www.faith.edu 

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a coeducational institution located in 

the heart of the Midwest. Its emphasis is on the Bible with programs in theology, local church 

ministries, Christian school education, missions, music education, sacred music, pastoral training, 

and administrative assistant training. A graduate division, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary, 

began in 1986. This graduate division offers a one-year or three-year master’s program. Faith is 

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