Drexel University SAT Scores & Admissions
Philadelphia, PA · Private non-profit · Doctoral / R1 research university
The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.
Current admissions guidance for Drexel
Drexel is a private research university in Philadelphia with a reported 1240–1440 SAT middle-50% range in the federal College Scorecard snapshot. Its current admissions policy makes score submission a strategic choice for most first-year applicants rather than a blanket requirement.
Latest official update: Drexel's September 2025 admissions guidance cites a 1220–1430 SAT middle-50% range among score submitters. The 1240–1440 range elsewhere on this page comes from the older federal Scorecard reporting snapshot.
SAT/ACT policy
Drexel uses No Harm Test-Optional review for fall entry. The admissions committee says it will use submitted scores when they strengthen an application and disregard them when they do not. The BA/BS+MD Early Assurance Program is an exception and requires SAT or ACT scores.
Application deadlines
Early Decision and Early Action applications are due November 15. Regular Decision applications are due January 15.
How to use your SAT score
- A score within or above Drexel's published range can add useful evidence to a strong academic record.
- Applicants below the published range can use the No Harm policy for most programs without being disadvantaged for applying test-optional.
- BA/BS+MD applicants should plan around the required-testing exception rather than the general test-optional rule.
Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: Drexel standardized testing policy · Drexel first-year deadlines · Drexel test-optional guidance and current score range.
How Drexel compares
- Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #52 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #5 of 12 in PA.
- Its 79% acceptance rate is more selective than 28% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
- Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Math (670 Math vs 650 Reading and Writing).
- Median earnings 10 years after entry ($84,648) are $21,582 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
What the numbers say about Drexel
- The reported middle 50% spans 200 points, from 1240 to 1440. A planning score near or above 1480 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
- The reported section midpoints are 650 Reading and Writing and 670 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
- The Scorecard snapshot reports a 79% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
- Reported outcomes include a 78% completion rate and $84,648 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
Tuition and outcomes
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.
How your SAT score lines up
The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1240 and 1440. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.
- 1480 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee.
- 1440 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
- 1340 SAT (range midpoint): Within the reported range; not a measured median.
- 1240 SAT (reported 25th percentile): At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range.
Strong relative score
At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.
Within the reported range
Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.
Below the reported range
Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.
Colleges with similar SAT scores
Ranked by proximity to Drexel's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.
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| College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Air Force Academy | USAF Academy, CO | 1230–1440 | 14% |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | 1270–1410 | 24% |
| School of Visual Arts | New York, NY | 1190–1490 | 93% |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO | 1240–1430 | 78% |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | 1260–1390 | 33% |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | 1210–1440 | 52% |
Questions about Drexel
What SAT score do I need for Drexel?
Drexel University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1240–1440, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1480 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.
What is Drexel's acceptance rate?
Drexel University's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 79%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.
How much does it cost to attend Drexel?
Historical published tuition is approximately $62,412 per year (excludes room, board, fees).
Is Drexel test-optional?
Drexel uses No Harm Test-Optional review for fall entry. The admissions committee says it will use submitted scores when they strengthen an application and disregard them when they do not. The BA/BS+MD Early Assurance Program is an exception and requires SAT or ACT scores.
When are Drexel's application deadlines?
Early Decision and Early Action applications are due November 15. Regular Decision applications are due January 15.