- Acceptance rate: 79% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 620–700 reading and writing, 620–740 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 27–32 composite
- Average net price: $42,342 a year (2022–23)
Drexel University GPA calculator
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Add a test score to compare it with what Drexel University reported: an acceptance rate of 79% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 27–32.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Drexel University reviews each application.
Drexel University GPA requirements
Drexel University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Drexel University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Drexel University acceptance rate
Drexel University admitted 29,642 of 37,314 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 79%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Drexel University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with 13,309 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Drexel University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 620 | 660 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 680 | 740 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 | 32 |
| ACT English | 26 | 31 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 27 | 31 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1345 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Drexel University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Drexel University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $42,342 a year at Drexel University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Drexel University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Drexel University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Drexel University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Drexel University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 620–700 in reading and writing and 620–740 in math; ACT composite 27–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can I get into Drexel University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Drexel University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Drexel University look for?
Drexel University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Drexel University?
Drexel University's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 29,642 of 37,314 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Drexel University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Drexel University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 34% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Drexel University?
A lot: Drexel University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Drexel University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $42,342 a year at Drexel University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Drexel University look at legacy status?
No. Drexel University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Drexel University accept AP credit?
Yes. Drexel University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Drexel University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Drexel UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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