More selective than 89% of Iowa colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 31% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Drake University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Drake University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Drake University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 680 |
| SAT math | 530 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1110 | 1350 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Drake University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 64% | 580–680 | 530–670 | 24–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 64% | 610–690 | 580–700 | 24–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Drake University compared with other Iowa colleges?
Drake University has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 29 Iowa colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grinnell College | 15% | 88% | $17,648 |
| 2 | William Penn University | 52% | 33% | $22,601 |
| 3 | Emmaus Bible College | 60% | 83% | $13,186 |
| 4 | Drake University | 64% | 74% | $29,127 |
| 5 | Coe College | 64% | 66% | $18,745 |
| 6 | Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | 68% | 68% | $16,282 |
| 7 | Dordt University | 68% | 70% | $25,807 |
| 8 | Morningside University | 71% | 50% | $31,320 |
| 9 | Luther College | 72% | 71% | $23,097 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Iowa colleges →
Who enrolls at Drake University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Drake University admissions questions
What is the Drake University acceptance rate?
Drake University accepts 64% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,964 of 7,741 applicants were admitted.
Does Drake University require the SAT or ACT?
Drake University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Drake University?
The middle 50% of Drake University enrolled first-year students scored 1110–1350 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Drake University?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (639 of 4,964).
Is Drake University getting harder to get into?
Drake University accepted 64% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 64% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Drake University overview