Drexel University
PrivatePhiladelphia, PA
Drexel University was founded in 1891 by financier and philanthropist Anthony J. Drexel as the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry, notable for admitting students without restriction by religion, race, gender, or socioeconomic status. Drexel formalized its cooperative education program, which weaves multiple six-month, full-time work experiences into a degree, in 1919. It is classified as a global R1-level research university, and its affiliates include the Academy of Natural Sciences, the nation's oldest major natural science museum and research organization.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Drexel University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Drexel University weighs your application
From Drexel University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Drexel University look for in applicants?
Per Drexel University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA, standardized test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Drexel University's acceptance rate?
Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA admits approximately 79% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Drexel University?
Admitted students at Drexel University typically score between 1240–1440 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Drexel University?
Admitted students at Drexel University typically score between 27–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Drexel University cost?
Drexel University's total cost of attendance is reported at $76,835 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Drexel University?
Drexel University's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Drexel University require students to live on campus?
No -- Drexel University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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