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Information Summary
Ranks 212th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 13,627 |
| Total Enrollment | 18,466 |
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required |  |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $75 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Philadelphia, PA
| Total Population | 50,125 (50,125 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 17,125 (2.19 people per house) |
| Families | 6,108 (3.25 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 26,303 |
| Pop. — Asian | 6,575 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 233 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 437 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 16,830 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,089 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | STEM dominant |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Drexel University?
Ranks 140th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $26,000 | $26,000 | $26,000 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $525 | $525 | $525 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $28,800 | $28,800 | $28,800 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $840 | $840 | $840 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $41,195 | $41,195 | $41,195 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $41,720 | $41,720 | $41,720 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $31,030 | $31,030 | $31,030 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $38,800 | $38,800 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | $1,170 | $1,170 |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $28,090 | $28,090 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $630 | $630 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $23,105  $25,500 |
$23,105  $25,500 |
$23,105  $25,500 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,500  $1,655 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $10,050  $11,040 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,000  $3,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $10,000  $11,040 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,525  $3,525 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,425  $3,875 |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 15,592 (7,772 male / 7,820 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 11,952 (6,250 male / 5,702 female) |
| Admission rate | 77% |
| First-time Enrollment | 3,785 (2,022 male / 1,763 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 3,168 (1,707 male / 1,461 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 617 (315 male / 302 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Drexel University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Colonial Athletic Association |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Drexel University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 294th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 5% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 27 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 326th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 61% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 610 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 500 / 650 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 980 / 1260 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,100 |
| Meals per Week | 21 |
| Room Fee | $6,555 |
| Board Fee | $4,455 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,327 | 326 |  15% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,217 | 322 |  15% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $10,743 | 1,896 |  88% |
| Student Loan Aid | $7,998 | 1,570 |  73% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,974 |  92% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Drexel University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 919 | 606 | 1,525 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 555 | 1,050 | 1,605 |
Hispanic | 245 | 263 | 508 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,192 | 919 | 2,111 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 20 | 22 | 42 |
White Non-Hispanic | 6,123 | 4,940 | 11,063 |
Race Unknown | 841 | 771 | 1,612 |
| Total | 9,895 | 8,571 | 18,466 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Drexel University?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $79,303 ($87,262 male / $65,989 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 719 (450 male / 269 female) |
| Total Benefits | $11,517,154 |
Drexel University Summary
LeBow College of Business • College of Arts and Sciences • College of Engineering • College of Information Science and Technology • College of Law • College of Medicine • College of Nursing and Health Professions • Goodwin College of Professional Studies • Pennoni Honors College Programs: The Ultimate Internship Athletics CAA • Drexel Dragons • Daskalakis Athletic Center Campus University City campus • Queen Lane campus • Center City Hahnemann campus Images History History of Drexel University • Anthony J.
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Drexel University Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Drexel University is unique in its study options. That is, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, ROTC, Navy, Semester At Sea, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Weekend College. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Drexel University.
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Commercial/Advertising Art, Design/Visual Communications, Fashion Design, Film Production/Cinematography, Interior Design, Music – General, Music Management/Merchandising, Photography, Playwriting/Screenwriting
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science, Computer Systems Analysis, Information Sciences/Systems
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, Entrepreneurial Studies, Finance/Banking, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, Operations Management
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Biological/Physical Sciences, Nutrition Sciences
- History:
- History – General
- English Language and Literature:
- English, Technical/Business Writing
- Education:
- Reading Teacher Education
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Sport/Fitness Administration
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Criminology, Sociology, Urban Studies
- Popular majors:
- one hundred percent health professions, twenty-eight percent business per marketing, twenty percent engineering, fifteen percent computer and information sciences, twelve percent health professions, eight percent visual and performing arts
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology, Epidemiology
- Physical Sciences:
- Atmospheric PhysicsDynamics, Chemistry, Physics
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Clinical Laboratory Science, Emergency Medical Technology, Health System Administration, Medical Radiologic Technology, Mental Health Services Technology, Nursing (RN), Perfusion Technology, Physician Assistance, Substance Abuse Counseling
- Personal and Culinary Services:
- Culinary Arts/Related Services
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
Again, for international students, the application fee is 50. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $500 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall.
Drexel University Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 82%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. For one thing, there were two thousand, eight hundred and fifteen total number of transfer students who applied and two thousand, one hundred and twenty-eight total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of fifty dollars regular application fee, fifty dollars out-of-state application fee, fifty dollars online application fee and point zero .
Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 15th of August. The regular application is due the 1st of March. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 15th of February. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and