Drexel University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Philadelphia, PA · private · 13,233 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 69.9% Fall 2025 · ↓9.5 pts
SAT, middle 50% 1260–1430 Enrolled, Fall 2025
Tests, 2026–27 Test-optional From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Drexel's admissions site.

Chances at Drexel
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Likely
82–98%
  • Your SAT 1500 is above the middle 50% of enrolled students (1260–1430).
  • Only 35% of enrolled students sent an SAT, so that middle 50% may run high.
  • Drexel admits 69.9% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-optional for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

Drexel acceptance rate by year

26,583 of 38,030 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 79.4% for Fall 2024.

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 201520172019202120232025 69.9%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 202538,03026,58369.9%Common Data Set
Fall 202437,31429,64279.4%IPEDS
Fall 202340,20431,17177.5%IPEDS
Fall 202237,04029,48779.6%IPEDS
Fall 202134,51928,52282.6%IPEDS
Fall 202031,23724,11277.2%IPEDS
Fall 201931,82423,77174.7%IPEDS
Fall 201830,24223,26776.9%IPEDS
Fall 201728,45422,48979.0%IPEDS
Fall 201628,53221,29874.7%IPEDS
Fall 201528,75721,49474.7%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

Drexel deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with Common App or Coalition App (Scoir). Checked October 24, 2026 on Drexel's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Early decision Apply by Decisions Mid-December
  2. Early action Apply by Decisions Mid-December
  3. Regular decision Apply by Decisions By April 1
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Early rounds

Early decision and early action at Drexel

Early decision 78.3% 234 of 299 · Fall 2025
Overall 69.9% All applicants · Fall 2025

Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant. Early decision is binding: apply only if you would enroll.

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at Drexel

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

SAT, middle 50% 1260–1430
40035% sent a score1600
ACT, middle 50% 28–33
1Enrolled, Fall 202536
Average high school GPA 3.79
As reported, 94.4% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2025)
  • 4.034.0%
  • 3.75–3.9921.0%
  • 3.50–3.7420.0%
  • 3.25–3.4913.0%
  • 3.00–3.248.0%
  • 2.50–2.994.0%

What counts

What Drexel weighs

From section C7 of Drexel's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank
  • GPA
  • Test scores

Important

  • Essays
  • Recommendations
  • Character

Considered

  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • First-generation status
  • Alumni relation
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience
  • Demonstrated interest

Not considered

  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religious affiliation

Cost

What Drexel costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Drexel's net price calculator.

Tuition$64,212
Per year
Average net price$37,529
After grants, aided students
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FAQ

Questions about Drexel admissions

What is Drexel's acceptance rate?

Drexel admitted 26,583 of 38,030 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 69.9%. That is down from 79.4% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is Drexel test-optional for 2026–27?

Yes. Drexel is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.

When are Drexel's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Early decision: November 15, 2026; Early action: November 15, 2026; Regular decision: January 15, 2027. Check Drexel's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

What SAT score do you need for Drexel?

There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1260–1430 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 35% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1430 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.

Does applying early decision help at Drexel?

For Fall 2025, Drexel admitted 78.3% of 299 early decision applicants, compared with 69.9% overall. Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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