Drexel University Acceptance Rate
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 40,204
- Admitted
- 31,171
- Yield
- 9.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Drexel University's acceptance rate has risen from 76% in 2014–15 to 77.5% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 47,477 to 40,204 (-15%) over that period.
Its 77.5% rate makes Drexel University more selective than about 47% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 62%.
Drexel University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 9.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 47,477 | 36,088 | 76% | 2,928 |
| 2015–16 | 28,757 | 21,494 | 74.7% | 2,730 |
| 2016–17 | 28,532 | 21,298 | 74.6% | 2,327 |
| 2017–18 | 28,454 | 22,489 | 79% | 3,274 |
| 2018–19 | 30,242 | 23,267 | 76.9% | 3,361 |
| 2019–20 | 31,824 | 23,771 | 74.7% | 3,178 |
| 2020–21 | 31,237 | 24,112 | 77.2% | 2,339 |
| 2021–22 | 34,519 | 28,522 | 82.6% | 2,854 |
| 2022–23 | 37,040 | 29,487 | 79.6% | 2,935 |
| 2023–24 | 40,204 | 31,171 | 77.5% | 2,883 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 20,866 | 16,445 | 78.8% |
| Men | 18,609 | 14,190 | 76.3% |
| Another gender | 729 | 536 | 73.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–700 | 38% |
| SAT Math | 620–730 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–33 | 6% |
How Drexel University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Drexel University's acceptance rate?
Drexel University's acceptance rate is 77.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (31,171 admitted of 40,204 applicants).
Is Drexel University test optional?
Drexel University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Drexel University?
Drexel University received 40,204 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 31,171.
What SAT score do you need for Drexel University?
Admitted students at Drexel University typically scored 610–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 620–730 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Drexel University getting harder to get into?
Drexel University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76% in 2014–15 to 77.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://drexel.edu/.