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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

69.1%

The data shows that the ACT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1300

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 5479 admitted students 108 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

14%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 1190-1410. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 600 and 710, while 25% scored below 600 and another 25% scored above 710.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 590 and 700, while 25% scored below 590 and 25% achieved a score of 700. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1300 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Drake University.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them within the top 28% nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    600-710
  • Math

    590-700

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

28

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 5479 admitted students 328 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

43%

Similar to the SAT, Drake University does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 43% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 25 and 31, with 25% scoring above 31 and another 25% scoring below 25.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 51% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    24-32
  • Math

    24-29
  • Composite

    25-31

Application Fees

Fall 2021

$70

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Drake University during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 7,932 3,224 4,707
Admitted students 5,479 2,101 3,378
Enrolled students 759 273 486
Acceptance rate 69% 65% 72%
Yield rate 14% 13% 14%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Drake University received a total of 7,932 applications. These applications included 3,224 male applicants and 4,707 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 7,932 applicants, Drake University admitted 5,479 students. Among the admitted students, there were 2,101 males and 3,378 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 759 students chose to enroll at Drake University. This means that 759 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 273 were male and 486 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Drake University had an overall acceptance rate of 69% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 65% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 72%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Drake University had an overall yield rate of 14% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 13%, and for female admitted students, it was 14%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Drake University over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 6,514 2,707 3,807 4,356 1,740 2,616 67% 64% 69% 803 321 482 18% 18% 18%
2016 4,959 2,168 2,791 3,419 1,415 2,004 69% 65% 72% 769 314 453 22% 22% 23%
2017 5,574 2,412 3,162 3,835 1,570 2,265 69% 65% 72% 761 318 443 20% 20% 20%
2018 6,886 2,943 3,943 4,659 1,928 2,731 68% 66% 69% 750 295 455 16% 15% 17%
2019 6,944 2,828 4,116 4,697 1,833 2,864 68% 65% 70% 782 295 487 17% 16% 17%
2020 6,624 2,800 3,824 4,499 1,795 2,704 68% 64% 71% 738 298 440 16% 17% 16%
2021 7,932 3,224 4,707 5,479 2,101 3,378 69% 65% 72% 759 273 486 14% 13% 14%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Drake University uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Drake University is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school record
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Recommended

  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • Recommendation letters

Considered

  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Secondary school rank
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Drake University.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Not Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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