Applying to Drake

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Drake University is 64.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.00%. 3,553 men and 4,026 women applied to Drake and 2,096 men and 2,858 women students were accepted.

Among them, 252 men and 400 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Drake.

In 2024, 51 students (8% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 194 students (31%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Drake.

The median SAT score is 1,280 with 640 SAT EBRW and 640 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 690 and the 25^th percentile is 610. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 700 and 25^th percentile is 580 .

The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75^th percentile score of 30 and 25^th percentile score of 24 at Drake. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 27.

The SAT and ACT scores at Drake University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Drake. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Drake University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Application fee is $35 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Drake.