Des Moines, IA
Roughly 64 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 68% to 64% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,944 | 4,697 | 782 | 68% |
| 2020 | 6,624 | 4,499 | 738 | 68% |
| 2021 | 7,932 | 5,479 | 759 | 69% |
| 2022 | 8,621 | 5,796 | 733 | 67% |
| 2023 | 7,741 | 4,964 | 639 | 64% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,872 of 4,026 women and 2,092 of 3,553 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Drake University has an acceptance rate of 64% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,964 of 7,741 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 64 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
7,741 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 639 enrolled.
No. Drake University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 68% to 64% — it has become more selective.