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| 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 |
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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 30,242 prospective students applied, and 23,267 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,361 enrolled in the school. 18,312 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,322 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $50,874 plus fees of $2,370. Drexel is ranked 148 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Drexel is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Drexel University within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists
#148 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#111 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#11 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1170/1380 |
| ACT | 25/30 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 |
| Other Fees | $2,370 |
| Room and Board | $14,079 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $70,223 |
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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