Drake University SAT and ACT scores
Des Moines, IA · private college · 2,702 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Drake University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
Where do you stand?
Type a score to see how it compares with the middle 50% here.
Raise your score for Drake University
Free practice that explains every answer.
Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Drake University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Drake University scored 1110 to 1350, with an average of 1292. A score at or above 1230 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Drake University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 24 to 29. A 29 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Drake University require the SAT or ACT?
Drake University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Drake University accept the CLT?
Drake University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Iowa with similar scores
- University of IowaSAT 1130–1330
- Emmaus Bible CollegeSAT 1120–1320
- Iowa State UniversitySAT 1120–1360
- Luther CollegeSAT 1078–1406
- Cornell CollegeSAT 1120–1285
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Adelphi UniversitySAT 1120–1340
- Franciscan University of SteubenvilleSAT 1110–1350
- Illinois Wesleyan UniversitySAT 1120–1340
- Long Island UniversitySAT 1110–1350
- Messiah UniversitySAT 1110–1350
- Regis UniversityACT 22–29
More about Drake University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Drake University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026