Drexel University

4-years Private College In Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University (referred to as Drexel) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Philadelphia, PA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Drexel University is $60,663. The school has a total enrollment of 22,344 and student to faculty ratio is 11.11% (9 to 1).The highest degree offered at Drexel University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$60,663 (2023)
Acceptance Rate79.61%
Student Population22,344
Test Scores1,330 (SAT) 29 (ACT)
Graduation Rate78%
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
Drexel University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (7/1/1927 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Drexel University is $60,663 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Drexel University is $37,074 for academic year 2021-2022. Drexel University offers the alternative tuition plans. 91 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $27,159 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Drexel University is 79.61% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.95%. The average SAT score is 1,330 and the average ACT score is 29. Drexel University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 22,344 students are attending at Drexel University (14,021 undergraduate students). There are 1,224 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 969 part-time faculty working for Drexel University. The students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 3,882 (full-time) and 1,037 (part-time). The graduation rate at Drexel University is 78% and the retention rate is 87% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Drexel University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Drexel University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Drexel University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Drexel University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers