A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Drexel are mainly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 46% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
54%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
14%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
13%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 20% more female students than male students enrolled at Drexel University with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Drexel has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10,174
|
| Women |
12,170
|
Drexel serves a low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 44 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
44%
|
| Out of State |
47%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
32% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 16.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212054 IPEDS survey data for Drexel University.