Overview
Student Population
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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 |
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 31,237 prospective students applied, and 24,112 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,339 enrolled in the school. 17,489 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,100 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $53,868 plus fees of $2,370. Drexel is ranked 123 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 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 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#123 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#97 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#10 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#342 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1180/1380 |
| ACT | 25/31 |
| GPA | 3.77 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2022 |
| 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 | $16,008 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $75,146 |
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.