Drexel University
private · Founded 1891 · Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance Rate
77.50%
Enrollment
21,703
Tuition & Fees
$63,033
Graduation Rate
77.00%
Retention Rate
90.00%
Off-Campus Needed
16,494
Drexel Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
Grades are benchmarked against national profile data. View methodology
Can You Get Into Drexel?
Drexel admitted just 31,171 of 40,204 applicants — a 77.50% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
41% above state avg
63% below state avg
Test Scores (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading & Writing
610–700
SAT Math
620–730
ACT Composite
27–33
Coming to Drexel from out of state?
52% of freshmen aren't from Pennsylvania. If you're moving for Drexel, start your housing search early — only 24.00% of students can live on campus.
Browse Housing Near DrexelWhat Will Drexel Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 91.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
5% below state avg
Per-credit cost: $1,311 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
Drexel's on-campus room and board adds up to $17,550 per year ($1,463/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $10,950 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $913/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $6,600 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 3,361 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at Drexel?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
469 graduates · 88.06% women
Computer Science.
209 graduates · 18.18% women
Mechanical Engineering.
183 graduates · 13.11% women
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
152 graduates · 63.82% women
Accounting and Finance.
139 graduates · 22.3% women
Business Analytics.
117 graduates · 57.26% women
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
104 graduates · 80.77% women
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
92 graduates · 59.78% women
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
87 graduates · 52.87% women
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
82 graduates · 85.37% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 8,114 graduate students and only 3,361 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at Drexel?
Philadelphia, PA — city
Student Body
Where Freshmen Come From
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
Drexel Photos
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Neighborhoods near Drexel
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How Does Drexel Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
9:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that Drexel reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at Drexel?
90.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 77.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
7% above state avg
5% above state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
Drexel Reviews
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16,494 Drexel Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 21,703 students and only 3,361 dorm beds, 76% of Drexel students live off campus.
13,589
Undergraduates
8,114
Graduate Students
16,494
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Drexel University.