How to Apply to Drake University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Drake.
Admissionwww.drake.edu/admission
Financial Aidwww.drake.edu/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.drake.edu/admission/first-yearstudents/costsfinancialaid/netpricecalculator/
Athleticwww.drake.edu/info/
Disability Servicewww.drake.edu/disabilityservices/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Drake and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Drake University is 1,270 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Drake University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,085). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Drake SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Drake University1,27028
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,08522
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa1,11267

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Drake University, 120 students submitted SAT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,270 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing560640670
Mathematics550630670
Total1,1101,270 1,340
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Drake University, 264 students submitted ACT scores (36% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite252830
English242732
Mathematics232730

Drake Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Drake University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Drake University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankNot Considered
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competenciesConsidered, if submitted
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted