School Overview
Drexel University is a private research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Also known as DU, the school was established in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a prominent businessman and philanthropist. Drexel students may pursue more than seventy undergraduate degrees and over a hundred Master’s, Doctorates and professional training programs.
U.S. News & World Report routinely names Drexel in its annual list of the best national universities. In 2012, that publication ranked Drexel 3rd among “Up and Coming National Universities”. Times Higher Education named the school one of the 200 best universities globally in its annual University Rankings.
Drexel features one of the highest ranked cooperative education (co-op) programs in the nation. Participating students are placed with companies and organizations in order to gain valuable career experience prior to graduation. Drexel partners with hundreds of government, corporate and non-profit institutions around the world. These include banks, international law firms, foreign and domestic government departments, and Fortune 500 companies such as Procter & Gamble, Microsoft and several Wall Street firms.
General Information
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Admission Office 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-2875 (215) 895-2400 (800) 237-3935 Fax: (215) 895-5939 [email protected] Contact: Joan McDonald Vice President of Enrollment Management |
Main Address 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-2000 (215) 895-2000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 13,573 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,485 Degree-seeking undergrads: 13,139 Graduate enrollment: 6,471 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $75 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 68% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $29,065 | $30,440 | $31,835 | $33,000 | +3.66% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,725 | $1,800 | $1,875 | $1,950 | +4.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $11,610 | $12,135 | $12,681 | $13,125 | +3.50% |
| Other | $3,475 | $3,750 | $3,900 | $3,850 | -1.28% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $11,610 | $12,135 | $12,681 | $13,125 | +3.50% |
| Other | $3,475 | $3,750 | $3,900 | $3,850 | -1.28% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $45,875 | $48,125 | $50,291 | $51,925 | +3.25% |
| In-state Off Campus | $45,875 | $48,125 | $50,291 | $51,925 | +3.25% |
| In-state with Family | $30,790 | $32,240 | $33,710 | $34,950 | +3.68% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $25,920 |
| In-state Student Fees | $250 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $25,920 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $250 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 2,370 | 99% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,345 | 97% | $34,745,702 | $14,817 |
| • Federal grants | 309 | 13% | $1,452,843 | $4,702 |
| • Pell grants | 309 | 13% | $1,067,433 | $3,454 |
| • Other federal grants | 246 | 10% | $385,410 | $1,567 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 313 | 13% | $941,243 | $3,007 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 2,340 | 97% | $32,351,616 | $13,825 |
| Student loan financial aid | 1,689 | 70% | $26,119,190 | $15,464 |
| • Federal student loans | 1,666 | 69% | $14,218,003 | $8,534 |
| • Other student loans | 662 | 28% | $11,901,187 | $17,978 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 2707 | 1836 | 572 | 26 | 306 |
| Architecture and Related Services | 53 | – | – | – | – |
| Architecture | 53 | – | – | – | – |
| Area, Cultural, Ethnic, Gender, and Group Studies | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Area Studies, Other | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology, Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 114 | 72 | 22 | – | 120 |
| Biology, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | – | 32 | – | – | 101 |
| Biology and Biological Sciences | 114 | 7 | 5 | – | – |
| Biomedical Sciences | – | 27 | 2 | – | – |
| Biostatistics | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Cell/cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | – | 1 | 2 | – | – |
| Epidemiology | – | – | – | – | 19 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other | – | – | 5 | – | – |
| Neuroscience | – | 1 | 3 | – | – |
| Pathology/experimental Pathology | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Business, Management, Administration and Marketing Services | 620 | 372 | 9 | – | 2 |
| Accounting | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Business/commerce | 549 | 332 | 9 | – | – |
| Construction Management | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| Finance | – | 26 | – | – | – |
| Hospitality Administration/management, Other | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Hotel/motel Administration/management | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Resources Development | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Studies | 55 | 31 | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Studies, Other | 55 | 24 | – | – | – |
| Radio and Television | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 206 | 73 | 9 | – | 1 |
| Computer Science | 59 | 22 | 1 | – | – |
| Computer/information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 34 | – | – | – | – |
| Information Science | 72 | 48 | 8 | – | – |
| Web Page, Digital/multimedia and Information Resources Design | 41 | 3 | – | – | 1 |
| Education | 38 | 217 | 3 | – | – |
| Education, Other | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Educational and Instructional Technology | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education, Teaching and Instruction | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Higher Education Teaching and Administration | – | 77 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 37 | 124 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 547 | 215 | 57 | – | – |
| Architectural Engineering | 56 | – | – | – | – |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 80 | 56 | 13 | – | – |
| Chemical Engineering | 51 | 12 | 4 | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 78 | 22 | 7 | – | – |
| Civil Engineering, Other | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Engineering | 41 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Computer Software Engineering | 15 | 21 | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 68 | 31 | 7 | – | – |
| Engineering | 2 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering | 3 | 5 | 4 | – | – |
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Materials Engineering | 19 | 14 | 7 | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 131 | 41 | 15 | – | – |
| Engineering Technology | – | 47 | – | – | – |
| Engineering/industrial Management | – | 47 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 12 | – | – | – | 5 |
| English Language and Literature/letters, Other | 12 | – | – | – | 5 |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences | 484 | 423 | 330 | 26 | 156 |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other | – | – | – | – | 12 |
| Clinical/medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | – | 12 | – | – | 31 |
| Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Health/health Care Administration/management | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 48 | – | – | – | 58 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/counseling | – | 18 | 9 | – | – |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/coder | – | – | – | – | 19 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/science – Radiation Therapist | – | – | – | 26 | – |
| Medicine | – | – | 259 | – | – |
| Nurse Anesthetist | – | 32 | – | – | 1 |
| Nursing Science | – | – | 9 | – | – |
| Pathology/pathologist Assistant | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Physical Therapy/therapist | – | 3 | 51 | – | 22 |
| Physician Assistant | 4 | 78 | – | – | – |
| Pre-veterinary Studies | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Public Health | – | 110 | 2 | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 372 | 118 | – | – | 12 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | – | 41 | – | – | – |
| Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| History, Other | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 15 | 15 | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Forensic Science and Technology | – | 15 | – | – | – |
| Legal Studies | – | – | 113 | – | – |
| Law | – | – | 113 | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 49 | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| General Studies | 49 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Library Science | – | 258 | – | – | 3 |
| Library and Information Science | – | 258 | – | – | 3 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 17 | 4 | 2 | – | – |
| Mathematics | 17 | 4 | 2 | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 11 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Nutrition Sciences | 10 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Science, Technology and Society | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 5 | 15 | 7 | – | 17 |
| Environmental Science | 5 | 15 | 7 | – | 17 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 24 | 18 | – | – | – |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/management | 24 | 18 | – | – | – |
| Personal and Culinary Services | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Culinary Arts/chef Training | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Personal and Culinary Services, Other | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 37 | 10 | 9 | – | – |
| Chemistry | 21 | 7 | 6 | – | – |
| Physics, Other | 16 | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Psychology | 61 | 16 | 9 | – | – |
| Clinical Psychology | – | – | 9 | – | – |
| Psychology | 61 | 16 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 32 | – | 2 | – | – |
| Anthropology | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 12 | – | 2 | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 287 | 40 | – | – | – |
| Cinematography and Film/video Production | 39 | – | – | – | – |
| Dance, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 60 | – | – | – | – |
| Fashion/apparel Design | 32 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | – | 17 | – | – | – |
| Graphic Design | 42 | – | – | – | – |
| Interior Design | 25 | 18 | – | – | – |
| Music Management | 40 | – | – | – | – |
| Photography | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Theatre/theatre Arts Management | 21 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Arts, Visual & Performing Dance B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Business – General B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Engineering Architectural Engineering B Engineering Technologies Engineering Technology – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Health System Administration B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Sport/Fitness Administration B Personal & Culinary Services Culinary Arts/Chef Training B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Drexel University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (215) 895-2000 |
| Website: | www.drexel.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.drexel.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Address: | 3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
| Setting: | Rural: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 24,232 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 70% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 14,848 (61% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $51,030 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $51,030 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $29,097 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Drexel University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Drexel University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 4 | 1 | 16 | 9 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 15 | 10 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
| Education | 10 | 2 | 6 | 1 | |
| Engineering | 1 | 11 | 11 | 7 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 22 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 |
| History | 2 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 3 | |||
| Library Science | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 6 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 14 | 3 | |||
| Grand total | 58 | 1 | 81 | 93 | 32 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Drexel University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | 1 | |||
| Education | 8 | 3 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 17 | 2 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 37 | 16 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Drexel University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $51,030 |
| Out-of-state | $51,030 |
| Books and supplies | $1,700 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $33,024 |
| Out-of-state | $33,024 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,669 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,652 | 98% | $29,097 |
| Student loan aid | 1,690 | 62% | $10,377 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 12,906 | 78% | $21,061 |
| Federal student loans | 8,830 | 54% | $7,395 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Drexel University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Drexel University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 28,532 | 14,287 | 14,245 | Percent admitted | 100% | 75% | 74% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 8% | 9% | 7% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Drexel University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 24,232 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 15,552 |
| Graduate enrollment | 8,680 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Drexel University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language (English Language Center Intensive English Program)
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public health
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
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