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2507 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311-4516
(800) 44-DRAKE x3181
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3
Science 2
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required for some April 1
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used, ACT: Not used
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Admissions Office
Address
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines
IA
50311-4516
Phone
(800) 44-DRAKE x3181
Fax
(515) 271-2831
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
Recommended for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
68% of 6,944 applicants were admitted
Women
70% of 4,116 applicants were admitted
Men
65% of 2,828 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
932 (20%) of 4,697 admitted students enrolled
Women
567 (20%) of 2,864 admitted students enrolled
Men
365 (20%) of 1,833 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
3.75 and Above
53%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
4%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 540-690 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
22%
Score of 600 - 700
40%
Score of 500 - 600
30%
Score of 400 - 500
8%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
22%
Score of 600 - 700
41%
Score of 500 - 600
31%
Score of 400 - 500
6%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
27 average, 24-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
31%
Score of 24 - 29
45%
Score of 18 - 23
22%
Score of 12 - 17
2%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported