Drexel University

If you are planning on applying to Drexel, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is January 15 and the fee for the application costs $50.

Students who apply to Drexel for fall should anticipate a decision by April 1.

Drexel Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Drexel's admissions stats.

Drexel 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	32%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	37%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	9%
Waitlist	Yes

Drexel University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Drexel University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 15
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 15

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Considering Applying Early to Drexel?

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Drexel offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Drexel will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Drexel is 94%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 83%. In 2022, Drexel admitted 370 of the 392 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply to college early to boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Drexel University Admissions

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How To Get Into Drexel University

It is moderately difficult to get into Drexel.

In 2021, Drexel accepted 83% of all applicants, approximately 28,522 from the 34,519 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Drexel, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Drexel University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Drexel

Drexel has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Drexel?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Drexel

Wondering what factors are considered by Drexel during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Drexel for more information on admission factors.

Drexel Application Requirements

To apply to Drexel, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Drexel's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation		2
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Drexel?

Drexel has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 35% submitted a class rank. At Drexel 32% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 65% were in the top 25% and 91% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Drexel University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	––
3.50 and 3.74	––
3.25 and 3.49	––
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Drexel directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Drexel considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Drexel is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 37% of Drexel's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 9% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Drexel?

To be competitive with other Drexel applicants, you should aim to score between 1210 and 1400 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Drexel 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1400 and 25% of scored lower than 1210, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Drexel students scored 720 or higher and 75% of students scored 600 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Drexel students scored 690 or higher, and 75% scored a 600 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Drexel?

To be most competitive at Drexel, you should strive to earn between 26 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Drexel's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Drexel students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Drexel University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Drexel. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Drexel during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Drexel Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Drexel?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Drexel.

Does Drexel accept transfer credits?

✅ Drexel accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Drexel accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Drexel?

❌ No, Drexel is test optional, so you can decide if you want to to send your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Drexel's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Drexel is 83%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Drexel?

✅ Drexel's early decision acceptance rate was 94% in 2021.

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