A new study by Impact DataSource demonstrates the substantial impact of Drake University and its alumni on the central Iowa economy. One of the key findings is that Drake is a “brain gain” institution. Nearly 70 percent of Drake students come from outside the state—with only 19 percent coming from the Des Moines metro area—but more than half stay after graduating.

See more on Drake’s impact in central Iowa below:

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Drake Economic Impact Fiscal Year 2016