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Your chances of getting into Drexel University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

79.6%
Admission Difficulty for Drexel University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Drexel is 79.6%.  Its admission rate is the 53rd lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Drexel and can you get accepted?

Drexel University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 29,487 out of the 37,040 who applied were admitted.

Drexel University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.67. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Drexel University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.67 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1330 on the SAT
  • Score 29 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Drexel GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.67*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Drexel University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Drexel are to have around a 3.67 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.67 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Drexel accepts 80% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Drexel is 3.67 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #18 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Drexel is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.67 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Drexel SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Drexel University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 41% of students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1230-1430

Applicants Submitting SAT 

41%
SAT Scores for Drexel University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 610
Math 25th Percentile 620
Composite 25th Percentile 1230
SAT Scores for Drexel University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 700
Math 75th Percentile 730
Composite 75th Percentile 1430
Average SAT Score 1330

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Drexel University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Drexel is 1330 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1230-1430. Students who get into Drexel University score in the top 20 percent of all SAT test takers..  Drexel ranks #13 in the state of Pennsylvania and #154 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1330 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Drexel regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1230 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1230, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1130, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Drexel University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1330 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1330, you have around a 80% chance of being admitted. A 1430 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

Drexel University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1430 and Above Good >88%
1330 to 1430 Avg + 80%-88%
1230 to 1330 Avg - 68%-80%
1130 to 1230 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 1130 Low <53%
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Drexel ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

27-32 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

7%
ACT Scores for Drexel University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 26
Math 25th Percentile 25
Composite 25th Percentile 27
ACT Scores for Drexel University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 34
Math 75th Percentile 31
Composite 75th Percentile 32
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Drexel?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Drexel is 29, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 27 and 32.  The school ranks #15 in Pennsylvania and #178 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 29. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 27 and score in the score in the top 15 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 24.

7 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Drexel University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Drexel University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Drexel for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 29 score has around 80% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 90% with a 32 ACT score.

Drexel University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >90%
29 to 32 Avg + 80%-90%
27 to 29 Avg - 71%-80%
25 to 27 Reach 59%-71%
Less than 25 Low <59%
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High School Class Rank

65% of Drexel University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 32% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Drexel University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 32%
Top 25% of class 65%
Top 50% of class 91%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Drexel University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 19,389 17,115 37,040
Accepted 15,673 13,403 29,487
Acceptance Rate 81% 78% 80%
Enrolled 1,393 1,484 2,935
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 9% 11% 10%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

69

Applicants have 69 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Drexel University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Drexel University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Drexel University Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Drexel University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Drexel University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.67 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1330 and ACT of 29 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212054 IPEDS survey data for Drexel University.

Last updated February 24, 2024