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Drake University
  • 4 Year
  • DES MOINES, IA
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Drake University
#6 in Best Colleges in Iowa
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    Drake University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Drake?

    Drake admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 68%. Students that get into Drake have an average SAT score between 1110-1340 or an average ACT score of 23-30. The regular admissions application deadline for Drake is March 1. Interested students can apply for early action, and the Drake early action deadline is December 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    68%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    6,624
    SAT Range
    1110-1340
    SAT Reading
    560-660
    SAT Math
    550-680
    Students Submitting SAT
    26%
    ACT Range
    23-30
    ACT English
    22-31
    ACT Math
    22-29
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    69%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    March 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    December 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $0
    Application Website
    drake.edu/admission
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Recommended
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