Overview
Student Population
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 |
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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 31,824 prospective students applied, and 23,771 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,178 enrolled in the school. 18,312 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,322 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $52,146 plus fees of $2,370. Drexel is ranked 136 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 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
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Rankings
Rankings for Drexel University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#136 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#107 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#10 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#351 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1190/1390 |
| ACT | 25/31 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 |
| Other Fees | $2,370 |
| Room and Board | $14,241 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $71,657 |
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.
Current students may use the Drexel University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.