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Acceptance Rate History
Drexel University
PA · Current rate: 78%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 77.53% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 79.61% | 37,040 | 29,487 |
| 2021 | 82.63% | 34,519 | 28,522 |
| 2020 | 77.19% | 31,237 | 24,112 |
| 2019 | 74.7% | 31,824 | 23,771 |
| 2018 | 76.94% | 30,242 | 23,267 |
| 2017 | 79.04% | 28,454 | 22,489 |
| 2016 | 74.65% | 28,532 | 21,298 |
| 2015 | 74.74% | 28,757 | 21,494 |
| 2014 | 76.01% | 47,477 | 36,088 |
| 2013 | 81.5% | 43,945 | 35,815 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Drexel University's acceptance rate has decreased from 81.5% in 2013 to 77.5% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2014.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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