Drake University

It is moderately difficult to get into Drake University. The acceptance rate at Drake University is 67%. Out of 8,580 applications received in 2023, 5,786 students were offered admission.

Reach out to Drake University's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Students who apply to Drake University for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than October 15.

Drake University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Drake University's admissions stats.

Drake University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	41%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	17%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	36%
Waitlist	No

Drake University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Drake University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	October 15

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Want to Apply Early to Drake University?

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Drake University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Drake University will release EA admissions decisions no later than October 15.

Some students apply early to college to boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Drake University Admissions

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Transferring to Drake University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Drake University

Drake University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Drake University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Drake University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Drake University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Interview	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Drake University for more information on admission factors.

Drake University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Drake University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Drake University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Drake University?

Students admitted to Drake University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 25% submitted a class rank. At Drake University 41% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 71% were in the top 25% and 92% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Drake University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	35%
3.75 and 3.99	27%
3.50 and 3.74	16%
3.25 and 3.49	10%
3.00 and 3.24	7%
2.50 and 2.9	5%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Drake University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Drake University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 17% of Drake University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 36% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Drake University?

To be competitive with other Drake University applicants, you should strive to score between 1190 and 1380 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Drake University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1380 and 25% of scored lower than 1190, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Drake University students scored 670 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Drake University students scored 670 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

To be most competitive at Drake University, you should strive to earn between 25 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Drake University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Drake University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 25.

More Information on Transferring to Drake University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Drake University.

Transfer students can enroll in Drake University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Drake University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Drake University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Drake University.

Does Drake University accept transfer credits?

✅ Drake University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Drake University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Drake University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Drake University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Drake University?

❌ No, Drake University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Drake University's acceptance rate?

✅ Drake University has an acceptance rate of 67%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Drake University?

❌ Drake University does not offer early decision.

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