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Drake University Score Requirements
Drake University has a test-optional policy, allowing students to decide whether to submit standardized test scores. For those who do, the average SAT score is 1270, with a 25th percentile of 1120 and a 75th percentile of 1320. The average ACT score is 27, ranging from 24 at the 25th percentile to 29 at the 75th percentile. In terms of GPA, the unweighted average is 3.69, with the 25th percentile at 3.25 and the 75th percentile at 3.5. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 79, while the average IELTS score is 6.5, and the average Duolingo score is 105.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Drake University reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.69 for incoming undergraduates. The 25th percentile GPA stands at 3.25, while the 75th percentile is at 3.5. No data is available for the weighted GPA statistics.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1120-1320
Average: 1270
Submitting SAT: 5%
Math: 530-670
Reading: 580-680
Drake University's SAT statistics indicate an average score of 1270 with a 25th percentile at 1120 and a 75th percentile at 1320. For the individual components, the math section has a 25th percentile of 530 and a 75th percentile of 670, while the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) section has a 25th percentile of 580 and a 75th percentile of 680. Approximately 5% of students submit their SAT scores for admission consideration.
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24-29
Average: 27
Submitting ACT: 18%
Math: 22-28
English: 22-30
Reading: 26-33
Science: 24-29
Drake University has an average ACT score of 27, with a 25th percentile score of 24 and a 75th percentile score of 29. For the individual components, the 25th percentile scores are 22 in math, 22 in English, 26 in reading, and 24 in science, while the 75th percentile scores are 28 in math, 30 in English, 33 in reading, and 29 in science. Additionally, 18% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Drake University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 79, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 79, indicating a consistent performance across the board. Data regarding the specific components of the TOEFL test (listening, reading, speaking, writing) is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Drake University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the university considers the highest scores from multiple test sections across different test dates, allowing students to present their best overall score to enhance their application. This can particularly benefit applicants aiming to maximize their standardized test performance when applying to the university.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Drake University is test optional and allows self-reporting of standardized test scores, meaning applicants can choose whether to submit test scores and can report their scores without sending official documents. For the latest admissions cycle, 5% of applicants submitted SAT scores, while 18% submitted ACT scores. Together, these submissions account for a total of 23%, with the sum exceeding 100% indicating that some students submitted both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
31-37
Average: 36
Drake University has an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 36, with the 25th percentile at 31 and the 75th percentile at 37. The recommended higher-level subjects for applicants include Math AA, English A (Lang & Lit), Psychology, Biology, and Chemistry, while standard-level subjects include History, Social and Cultural Anthropology, and World Religions.
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