Overview
Named for a prominent 19th century philanthropist, Drexel University is a 4-year private research university in Philadelphia. Drexel offers bachelor’s degrees in over 80 academic majors with an emphasis on experiential learning. Additionally, the Drexel campus is home to North America’s largest living biofilter wall and the nation’s largest private medical school. For arts enthusiasts, Drexel hosts two art galleries as well as the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection.
Acceptance Rate:
80%
Average Net Price:
$39,463
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
29
Average SAT Composite
1295
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $60,663 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $60,663 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $1700 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
74%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$33,861
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,210
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$31,092
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
17%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4577
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,210
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$248,785,952
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$100,559,104
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
63%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,865
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$249
Students receiving federal loans
62%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,268
Average Other Loans Per Year
$29,448
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
37040
Students Applied
48%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
478
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | May 1 |
| Other | November 15 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
7%
Submitting ACT
41%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
Average SAT Composite: 1295
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
22,344
Total Number of Undergrads
14,021
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
71%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
186
Faculty Overview
0
100
50%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
46
Countries Represented
119
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
Student Organizations
459
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
22%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
22%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Dragons
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
262
Total Female Athletes
208
Intramural Sports
19
Sports Club
24
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Crew-Rowing
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Wrestling
- Squash
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Crew-Rowing
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Squash
Drexel University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$78,000
Top 5 Cities
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
San Francisco
Baltimore
Top 5 Employers
Drexel University
Lockheed Martin
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Penn Medicine
Merck
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Engineering
Education
Operations
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$249
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