Acceptance rate
63.9%
Drake University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
Drake University is a private school in Des Moines, Iowa, with 4,685 students and a 63.9% acceptance rate. Business and marketing is the dominant field, accounting for 22% of degrees awarded. The average net price after financial aid is $30,333 annually, and graduates earn a median of $71,901 ten years after enrollment, with a 74% six-year graduation rate.
Enrollment
4,685
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
74%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
1110 – 1350
ACT (composite)
24 – 29
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$25,824
family income
$30–48k
$23,275
family income
$48–75k
$25,171
family income
$75–110k
$27,408
family income
$110k+
$33,126
family income
22% receive Pell grants
44% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields Drake University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Business & Marketing
22.2%
Education
8.5%
Health Professions
8.3%
Visual & Performing Arts
7.6%
Communications
7.5%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$71,901
Earnings (6 yr)
$58,233
Completion
74%
Retention
84%
Median debt
$23,000
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Drake University?
Drake University has an acceptance rate of 63.9%, making it relatively accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Drake University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1110 and 1350 on the SAT. The ACT range is 24–29.
How much does Drake University actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $25,824 per year, rising to $33,126 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into Drake University?
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Get my free odds →Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.