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Acceptance Rate History
Drake University
IA · Current rate: 64%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 64.13% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 67.23% | 8,621 | 5,796 |
| 2021 | 69.07% | 7,932 | 5,479 |
| 2020 | 67.92% | 6,624 | 4,499 |
| 2019 | 67.64% | 6,944 | 4,697 |
| 2018 | 67.66% | 6,886 | 4,659 |
| 2017 | 68.8% | 5,574 | 3,835 |
| 2016 | 68.95% | 4,959 | 3,419 |
| 2015 | 66.87% | 6,514 | 4,356 |
| 2014 | 69.26% | 6,476 | 4,485 |
| 2013 | 65.95% | 5,930 | 3,911 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Drake University's acceptance rate has decreased from 66.0% in 2013 to 64.1% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2014.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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