Applying to Drexel

Acceptance RateSAT Median
78.00% 1,330
Drexel University's acceptance rate is 78.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 40,204 students applied and 31,359 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Drexel.
Drexel's acceptance rate places 37th out of 120 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,330 and the ACT score is 30 at Drexel. Drexel's SAT score ranks 13rd out of 91 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Drexel, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Drexel University is 78.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.00%. 18,609 men and 20,866 women applied to Drexel and 14,143 men and 16,484 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,414 men and 1,319 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Drexel.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Drexel
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants40,20418,60920,86600
Admitted31,35914,14316,48400
Enrolled2,8221,4141,31900
Acceptance Rate 78.00%76.00%79.00%--
Yield 9.00%10.00%8.00%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Drexel University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 1,094 students (38% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 170 students (6%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Drexel.
The median SAT score is 1,330 with 660 SAT EBRW and 670 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 700 and the 25th percentile is 610. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 730 and 25th percentile is 620 .
The median ACT composite score is 30 with 75th percentile score of 33 and 25th percentile score of 27 at Drexel. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 31.
The SAT and ACT scores at Drexel University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Drexel
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total123013301430
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing610660700
SAT Math620670730
ACT Composite273033
ACT Math252731
ACT English263135
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Drexel University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, Formal Demonstration of Competencies, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Drexel. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Drexel University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Drexel Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesRequired
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $65 for graduate schools of Drexel University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Drexel.
Admission Information for Applying to Drexel
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$65
Admission Informationhttps://drexel.edu/admissions/overview/
Online Applicationhttps://drexel.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar SystemQuarter
Course for High School StudentsOffers outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice), Doctoral (Other)
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