Drake University

    Des Moines, IA · Private non-profit · Doctoral / professional

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1110–1350
    Median ~1230
    Acceptance rate
    64%
    Enrollment
    2,543
    ACT middle 50%
    24–29

    What the numbers say about Drake

    • The reported middle 50% spans 240 points, from 1110 to 1350. A planning score near or above 1390 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 660 Reading and Writing and 650 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 64% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 74% completion rate and $71,901 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1230 SAT scorePlan for a 1400Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $52,130
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $52,130
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $71,901
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    74%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1110 and 1350. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1390 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1350 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1230 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1110 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Drake's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of South FloridaTampa, FL1130–132043%
    University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC1140–133080%
    SUNY OneontaOneonta, NY1120–131070%
    Wentworth Institute of TechnologyBoston, MA1110–132091%
    Florida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne, FL1120–132058%
    Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MI1080–133071%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Drake?

    Drake University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1110–1350, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1390 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Drake's acceptance rate?

    Drake University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 64%.

    How much does it cost to attend Drake?

    Published tuition is approximately $52,130 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Drake test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Drake University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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