Drexel University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Drexel University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

77.5%

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

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Drexel is 77.5%. Its admission rate is the 47th 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, 31,171 out of the 40,204 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. 9% 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 30 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 78% 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. 38% of students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1230-1430

Applicants Submitting SAT

38%

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 #150 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 2023 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 78% chance of being admitted. A 1430 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 87% chance of getting in.

Drexel University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1430 and Above	Good	>87%
1330 to 1430	Avg +	78%-87%
1230 to 1330	Avg -	65%-78%
1130 to 1230	Reach	50%-65%
Less than 1130	Low	<50%

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Drexel ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

27-33

Applicants Submitting ACT

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	35
Math 75th Percentile	31
Composite 75th Percentile	33
Average ACT Score	30

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 30, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 27 and 33. The school ranks #11 in Pennsylvania and #138 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 30. 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.

6 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)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 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 30 score has around 78% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 87% with a 33 ACT score.

Drexel University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
33 and Above	Good	>87%
30 to 33	Avg +	78%-87%
27 to 30	Avg -	65%-78%
24 to 27	Reach	50%-65%
Less than 24	Low	<50%

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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

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Admission Statistics

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

Drexel University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	20,866	18,609	40,204
Accepted	16,445	14,190	31,171
Acceptance Rate	79%	76%	78%
Enrolled	1,375	1,432	2,883
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	8%	10%	9%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were 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 30 will almost guarantee your admission.