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Drexel University
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Information Summary
Ranks 280th overall and 23rd in Pennsylvania
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
89.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$45,875 |
| Admission
Success rate |
72% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
28 / 1300 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
84% / 52% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
19,860 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Philadelphia, PA 19104
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Drexel University?
Ranks 110th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $27,200 | $27,200 | $27,200 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,865 | $1,865 | $1,865 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $29,000 | $29,000 | $29,000 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $220 | $220 | $220 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $835 | $835 | $835 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $45,875 | $45,875 | $45,875 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $45,875 | $45,875 | $45,875 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $34,965 | $34,965 | $34,965 |
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 | $40,800 | $40,800 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $29,400 | $29,400 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $660 | $660 |
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 | $24,280 |
$24,280 |
$24,280 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,575 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $10,515 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $10,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,525 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,675 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $75 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $75 |
| Applicants | 16,867 (8,443 male / 8,424 female) |
| Admitted | 12,097 (6,287 male / 5,810 female) |
| Admission rate | 72% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,450 (1,403 male / 1,047 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,402 (1,398 male / 1,004 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 48 (5 male / 43 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 19,860 |
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 |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Drexel University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Colonial Athletic Association |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 213th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 13% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 22 / 28 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 29 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 28 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 205th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 88% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 530 / 630 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 560 / 670 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1090 / 1300 |
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 | 3,874 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $6,960 |
| Board Fee | $4,650 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Drexel University Ranks 28th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,381 | 1,038 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,330 | 332 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $11,620 | 2,157 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $14,618 | 1,771 | |
| Any financial aid type | 2,224 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Drexel University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1,094 | 769 | 1,863 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 551 | 1,095 | 1,646 |
Hispanic | 255 | 287 | 542 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,155 | 942 | 2,097 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 18 | 35 | 53 |
White Non-Hispanic | 6,401 | 5,392 | 11,793 |
Race Unknown | 892 | 974 | 1,866 |
| Total | 10,366 | 9,494 | 19,860 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Drexel University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 48 | 26 | 74 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 93 | 109 | 202 |
Hispanic | 15 | 21 | 36 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 212 | 130 | 342 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 1 | 5 |
White Non-Hispanic | 855 | 462 | 1,317 |
Race Unknown | 88 | 61 | 149 |
| Total | 1,315 | 810 | 2,125 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Drexel University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | 279 | 780 | |
| 38 | 342 | 380 | |
| 133 | 120 | 253 | |
| 138 | 38 | 176 | |
| 39 | 136 | 175 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Drexel University Ranks 277th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $78,918 ($87,060 male / $66,885 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 778 (464 male / 314 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 880 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.9 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $15,637,033 |
Drexel University Summary
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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.
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 deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of March and the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.
Drexel University Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, ROTC, Alumni Affiliation and Leadership. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, ROTC, Alumni Affiliation and Leadership. Financial aid distribution is at fifty-four percent scholarships per grants and forty-six percent loans per jobs. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.
Drexel University Students
The university is a Private, University, Four-year, Coed, where 82 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Besides, it is part of an Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus. The school’s size is approximately eleven thousand, nine hundred and thirty-six degree-seeking undergrads, two thousand, five hundred and three first-time degree-seeking freshmen and five thousand and ninety-three graduate enrollment. Besides, the student body consists of forty-nine percent in-state students, fifty-one percent out-of-state students, two percent part-time students, thirty-nine percent women, sixty-one percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, thirteen percent asian per pacific islander, five percent black per non-hispanic, four percent hispanic, sixty-five percent white per non-hispanic, six percent non-resident alien, seven percent race per ethnicity unreported, thirty percent in top 10th of graduating class, fifty-nine percent in top quarter of graduating class, eighty-six percent in top half of graduating class, thirty-four percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, seventeen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, fourteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, three percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and one percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. Drexel University offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and First Professional degrees.
Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, eighty-three percent of first-year students live in college housing, twenty-five percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Fraternity/Sorority Housing, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Special Housing For International Students, one-JUL deadline for housing deposit, two hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. Moreover, the university has many unique facilites such as Drexel University Collection (wide range of art objects), observatory, rifle range. This school features the Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus.
Drexel University Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s Intramural Football
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Men’s Intercollegiate Golf
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Wrestling
















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Drexel University also has women's NCAA Division I rowing.