Drexel University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Drexel’s 79% acceptance rate can make it look like a safety, but admitted students still cluster around a 3.75 GPA and a 1250 to 1430 SAT range. Since far more applicants submit SAT than ACT, aim near the top of that SAT range if you want scores to meaningfully strengthen your application.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Drexel University facts and stats
Drexel University enrolls 13,169 undergraduates in Philadelphia. Drexel’s 90% freshman retention rate is well above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 78%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9.4:1.
Philadelphia, PA
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Key Drexel University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
January 15
Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
November 1
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to Drexel, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year so summer and fall can be used for superscoring-focused retakes. For the November 1 Early Decision and Early Action deadlines, an October retake is typically the last fall sitting likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Drexel’s tuition and fees are $62,412, with 75% of students receiving aid. The average merit award is $23,607, which can help lower the amount families pay. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
Drexel’s estimated direct cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is about $80,508. About 75% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $49,892, which can substantially reduce the amount families pay. Merit aid can be meaningful, with an average merit award of $23,607 and Drexel Merit Scholarship amounts ranging from $10,000 to $35,000.
Student life at Drexel University
19% of undergrads live on campus
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 11% of men join fraternities, and 8% of women join sororities.
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