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Drexel University

Drexel University is a large, private institution located in Philadelphia, pa. Founded in 1891, Drexel University offers undergraduate degrees in 312 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 13,933 undergraduates
cost $58,965 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Drexel University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 79.6%
SAT score average 1333
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.8
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Drexel University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Law and Legal Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Accounting and Related Services
Medicine
Design and Applied Arts
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Business/Commerce, General
Mechanical Engineering

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $58,965
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,980
Books & supplies $1,700
Other expenses $1,500
Cost of attendance* $79,145
Average financial aid package $43,295
Estimated cost $35,850 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $58,965
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,980
Books & supplies $1,700
Other expenses $1,500
Cost of attendance* $79,145
Average financial aid package $43,295
Estimated cost $35,850 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Drexel University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,933, with gender binary students split 51% male and 49% female.

Total enrollment

21,573

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
26%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
14%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
46%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Drexel University, students love their Student Government, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
phone 215-895-2000
address https://drexel.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Black student union

Society of hispanic professional engineers

Society of minority engineers and scientists

Campus activities board

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Drexel University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Drexel University?

Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Drexel University? 

The acceptance rate for Drexel University is 80%.

What’s the average GPA for Drexel University?

The average high school GPA for Drexel University students was 3.8.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Drexel University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Drexel University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $316,580.

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