Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Online | drexel.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Drexel University is a large four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 34,519 prospective students applied, and 28,522 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,854 enrolled in the school. 17,387 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,829 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $54,766 plus fees of $2,370. Drexel is ranked 123 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Drexel is rated within the top 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Drexel University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#123 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#97 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#11 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#362 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1210/1410 |
| ACT | 26/32 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.67 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 |
| Other Fees | $2,370 |
| Room and Board | $16,488 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $76,524 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 22% |
| Business | 21% |
| Engineering | 18% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212054 IPEDS survey data for Drexel University.
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