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Drexel University acceptance rate, GPA needed and real cost

Drexel University accepts 79% of applicants. It is a private university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with about 13,233 undergraduates. The sticker price is $83,043 a year, but after aid the average family pays $37,529.

79%Acceptance rate

1240–1440Middle 50% SAT

27–32Middle 50% ACT

$37,529Average cost after aid / year

78%Graduation rate

$74,463Typical early-career earnings

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, checked October 29, 2026.

What GPA do you need for Drexel University?

Admitly estimates a typical applicant needs about a 3.3 unweighted GPA for a better-than-even chance, and about 3.8 for admission to be likely (80%+).

The U.S. Department of Education does not collect high school GPAs, so Admitly does not publish an "average GPA" figure. Colleges that report one do so in their own Common Data Set.

Chances of getting into Drexel University by GPA

Assumes an SAT of 1310, the middle score for admitted students (tests are optional here). A higher or lower score moves these numbers. GPA is unweighted, on a 4.0 scale.

GPA	Estimated chance
2.5	26% Reach
2.7	26% Reach
3.0	30% Reach
3.3	52% Target
3.5	66% Target
3.7	79% Target
3.9	87% Likely
4.0	90% Likely

Likely = 80% or higher, Target = 30–80%, Reach = under 30%. Course rigour, class rank, activities and AP scores all change the estimate.

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What families actually pay at Drexel University

Yearly cost after need-based grants, by household income. Sticker price is $83,043 a year including room and board.

Family income	Cost per year
Under $50k	$28,800
$50k – $100k	$31,500
$100k – $150k	$38,600
$150k – $250k	$50,700
Over $250k	$55,400

Outcomes

78%Finish their degree

90%Return for second year

$74,463Median earnings, early career

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, checked October 29, 2026.

Common questions about Drexel University

What is the acceptance rate at Drexel University?

Drexel University admits 79% of applicants, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, checked October 29, 2026.

What GPA do you need to get into Drexel University?

Admitly estimates a typical applicant needs about a 3.3 unweighted GPA for a better-than-even chance, and about 3.8 for admission to be likely (80%+). This is an estimate from Admitly's admission model, not an official cutoff: course rigour, test scores, activities and essays all matter.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Drexel University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1240–1440 on the SAT and 27–32 on the ACT. Submitting scores is optional.

How much does Drexel University cost after financial aid?

The sticker price is $83,043 a year including room and board, but the average family pays $37,529 after grants. Families earning under $50k pay about $28,800.

What is the graduation rate at Drexel University?

78% of students finish their degree, and 90% return for a second year.

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