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Drake University

Des Moines, Iowa · Private · 2,543 undergrads

Drake University admits 64% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Drake University?

64% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1110–1350 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

9,873 applied, 6,304 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Drake University cost?

$29,415 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $65,475.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$28,458
$30,000–$48,000$25,119
$48,000–$75,000$25,416
$75,000–$110,000$28,365
over $110,000$32,318

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Drake University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Drake University's fall 2027 rule yet. Drake University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Drake University's site

What it's like

2,543
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Des Moines, IA.
84%
of first-years come back for year two.
62%
finish in four years. 77% within six.
$78.9k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$21.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Drake University is on

Most selective in IowaColleges for a 1250 SATColleges for a 26 ACTColleges for a 27 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Drake University's acceptance rate?
64% for fall 2024: 6,304 of 9,873 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Drake University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1110 to 1350 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Drake University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $25,416 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $65,475.
What is Drake University's graduation rate?
77% of students finish within six years and 62% within four (IPEDS).