Drake University Regular Decision Acceptance Rate

Drake University reported a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 63.87% for the application year 2024, with 6,304 applicants accepted out of 9,873 total applicants. This represents a slight decline from 65.48% in 2023 and is part of a broader trend showing a decrease from 70.15% in 2019 to the current rate. Historical data reveals acceptance rates have consistently been around 67% to 70% from 2018 to 2021, indicating increased selectivity in recent years as application numbers grow. Notably, the university accepted 4,964 out of 7,579 applicants in 2023, highlighting the competitive edge in the admissions process.