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Interested in attending Drexel University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Drexel University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

70
%
Acceptance rate
3.69
Average High School GPA
January 15
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Drexel University?

70%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Drexel accepted 70% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 37,530 people applied and 26,583 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
13748 / 19659 (70%)
Men
12480 / 17871 (70%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Drexel University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

7%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 7% ended up enrolling at Drexel University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Drexel University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Drexel considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Drexel University?

3.69
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Drexel University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.69. 32% of freshmen who attended Drexel were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 63% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
34%
3.75-3.99
21%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
8%
2.50-2.99
4%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

34%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

5%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
630
75th Percentile
730
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
630
75th Percentile
710
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1260
75th Percentile
1430

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Drexel University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 15
Regular admission deadline
April 1
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Drexel's Early Decision acceptance rate is 78%, compared to 70% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Drexel University, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 15
Applications Due
December 15
Notification Date
78%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
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