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Drexel University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Philadelphia, PA

$54,766

Avg tuition

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About Drexel University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Drexel University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,413, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The university offers 110 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 78%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $54,766.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

83% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.

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90% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

78% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-32

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1210-1410

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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23k

Students enrolled

50%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

50%

Asian

18%

Black

9%

Non-U.S. Citizen

9%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

4%

Unknown

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

55%

Socio-economic diversity

27% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

111

Total Online Enrollment

11,566

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

72% On-campus

28% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 4% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 11% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 58% online

Master's Check Bold 36% online

Doctorate Check Bold 8% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $54,766 $54,766
Graduate $36,234 $36,234

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,700
On-campus room and board $16,488
On-campus other expenses $1,200
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $17,442
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,200
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,200

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $74,154 $74,154
Off-campus without family $75,108 $75,108
Off-campus with family $57,666 $57,666

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

27%

State Grant Aid

13%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

27%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,036
State Grant Aid $4,270
Institution Grant Aid $31,054
Pell Grant Aid $4,966

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$54k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

9

Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services

BA

MA

DOC

10

Education

BA

MA

DOC

11

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

12

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

13

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

14

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

15

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

16

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

17

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

18

History

BA

MA

DOC

19

History

BA

MA

DOC

20

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

21

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

22

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

23

Library Science

BA

MA

DOC

24

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

25

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

26

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

27

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

28

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

29

Personal And Culinary Services

BA

MA

DOC

30

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

31

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

32

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

33

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

34

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

35

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

36

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.