Drexel University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
78.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
9.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,935
SAT Scores
1,330
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 37,040 students have applied and 29,487 students have allowed to admit to Drexel University (Acceptance rate: 79.61%). Drexel's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 9.95 % where 2,935 students have finally enrolled out of 29,487 admitted students.
Drexel acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as New York University and University of Southern California, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 19.50%).
Drexel enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 44.60%).
How to Apply to Drexel University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Drexel. Drexel offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://drexel.edu/admissions/overview/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://drexel.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://drexel.edu/drexelcentral/finaid/overview/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://drexel.edu/drexelcentral/finaid/prospective-students/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://drexel.edu/drexelcentral/finaid/financing/veterans/yellow-ribbon-program/ |
| Athletic | https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates |
| Disability Service | https://drexel.edu/disability-resources/about/overview/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Drexel and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Drexel University is 1,330 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Drexel University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,466). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | 1,330 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,466 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Drexel University, 1,196 students submitted SAT scores (41% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,330 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 660 | 700 |
| Mathematics | 620 | 670 | 730 |
| Total | 1,230 | 1,330 | 1,430 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Drexel University, 202 students submitted ACT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 29 | 32 |
| English | 26 | 30 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 28 | 31 |
Drexel Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Drexel University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |