ACCEPTANCE RATE
77.5%
More selective than 62% of listed universities.
SelectiveAccessible
Private University
Drexel University
Drexel University, established in 1891, is a private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, known for its innovative experiential education model.
77.5%ACCEPTANCE
$42,342AVG NET PRICE
77%GRAD RATE
21.7KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
Philadelphia, PAcity
THE SIGNATURE
Drexel University Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Drexel University, located in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, is renowned for its commitment to experiential education, connecting students with real-world experiences that enhance their academic learning. With a student body of over 21,000, Drexel offers a diverse environment conducive to personal and academic growth, promoting engagement through its extensive array of student organizations and activities.
The university is a leader in research and has developed a unique model that integrates classroom education with hands-on work experience, particularly through its cooperative education program. Its location in Philadelphia, a city rich in culture and opportunity, further enriches the student experience, allowing for a dynamic interaction between academic learning and urban life. Students at Drexel not only prepare for their careers but also form lasting connections within the university and surrounding community, embodying the spirit of the Drexel Dragons.
AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateFour or more years
Founded1891
Settingcity96 acres
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationNone reported
Athletics—
GETTING IN
Admissions
Drexel University has a selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 77.5%. The university received 40,204 applicants in its most recent cycle, showcasing its popularity among prospective students.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
1,230–1,430
400National benchmark missing1600
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Jan 15regular
Early Action Nov 15
Early Decision Nov 15
Undergraduate application fee $50.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$60,663/yr
Out-of-state: $60,663/yr.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$42,342/yr
▲ 62% since 2020-2191% receive aid
Average aid package $28,345.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
Drexel University is recognized for its comprehensive academic programs and is classified as an R1 research institution. Known for its cooperative education model, Drexel provides opportunities for undergraduate students to gain substantial real-world experience while pursuing their degrees.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
9:1
44.8% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
6-year graduation rate
77%
▲ 7 pts since 2016
First-year retention
90%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
121
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.13.5%
Computer Science.6%
Mechanical Engineering.5.3%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.4.4%
Accounting and Finance.4%
Business Analytics.3.4%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
On-campus beds
3,361
Housing for approximately 24% of students.
Students needing off-campus housing
16.5K
Estimated from enrollment and reported on-campus housing capacity.
Setting
city
96 campus acres.
IN CONTEXT
Drexel vs. peer institutions
How Drexel compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Drexel University
$42,342
Temple University
$29,641
Villanova University
$37,946
University of Pennsylvania
$26,017
Thomas Jefferson University
$29,097
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$84,648
Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.
Working after 10 yrs
85.9%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
88.6%
88.6% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
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Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Drexel University.