Admission & test scores

Drake University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1110–1350 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 28. Drake University admits 64% of applicants — moderately selective. 84% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1110–1350middle half of admits
ACT midpoint28admitted students
Acceptance rate64%moderately selective
First-year retention84%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1110
Average
1292
75th percentile
1350

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1110 and a quarter above 1350. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 2,543.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
University of Delaware Newark, Delaware 1292 29 71% $16,810
Dominican University of California San Rafael, California 1290 23 84% $52,161
Pratt Institute Brooklyn, New York 1290 30 73% $61,845
Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon 1290 25 77% $14,400
Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, Minnesota 1290 29 61% $56,076
University at Buffalo Buffalo, New York 1295 28 74% $10,936

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Drake University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Drake University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1110 and 1350 on the SAT, with an average of 1292. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Drake University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 28.
How hard is it to get into Drake University?
Drake University admits 64% of applicants, which is moderately selective. Of those who enrol, 84% return for a second year.
Does Drake University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.