Drexel University SAT and ACT scores
Philadelphia, PA · private college · 13,589 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Drexel University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Drexel University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Drexel University scored 1240 to 1440, with an average of 1345. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Drexel University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 27 to 32. A 32 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Drexel University require the SAT or ACT?
Drexel University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Drexel University accept the CLT?
Drexel University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Pennsylvania with similar scores
- Muhlenberg CollegeSAT 1250–1410
- Pennsylvania State UniversitySAT 1240–1420
- Gettysburg CollegeSAT 1270–1460
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusSAT 1280–1460
- Dickinson CollegeSAT 1310–1460
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Florida State UniversitySAT 1270–1410
- Purdue UniversitySAT 1200–1480
- The College of WoosterSAT 1220–1460
- Willamette UniversitySAT 1240–1440
- School of Visual ArtsSAT 1188–1490
- University of St ThomasSAT 1260–1423
More about Drexel University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Drexel University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026