Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit

At a glance

Admission rate
79%
Total (middle 50%)
1240–1440
Undergraduates
13,233
Setting
City: Large

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.

Drexel practices a 'No Harm' test-optional review for fall entry (scores used only if they strengthen the application); BA/BS+MD Early Assurance applicants must submit SAT or ACT. International non-native English speakers without three years of English-medium instruction need an English proficiency exam (SAT EBRW 600+/ACT English 27+ exempts). (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: drexel.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)
1240–1440
Reading and Writing
620–700
Math
620–740
Average total
1345
ACT composite (middle 50%)
27–32

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Application deadlines · For Fall 2027 entry

Early Decision
November 15, 2026Binding; decisions mid-December; CSS Profile due Nov 25, 2026.
Early Action
November 15, 2026Non-binding; decisions mid-December.
Regular Decision
January 15, 2027Decisions by April 1.

Source: School's page (drexel.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Accepts
Common App, Coalition with ScoirNonrefundable $65 fee; waivers for some groups.
Application fee
$65
Admissions email
enroll@drexel.edu

Source: School's page (drexel.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition
$64,212per year
Average net price
$37,529What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate
78%
First-year retention
90%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$92,338

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: undergraduate certificate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate

Show all 144 programs
  • Animal Sciences · master
  • Food Science and Technology · master
  • Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences · master
  • Natural Resources Conservation and Research · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy · master
  • Architecture · bachelor
  • Interior Architecture · master
  • Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation · bachelor
  • Communication and Media Studies · master, doctoral
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication · bachelor, master
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication · bachelor, master, graduate certificate
  • Publishing · master
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other · bachelor, master
  • Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians · bachelor
  • Graphic Communications · bachelor
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General · bachelor, master, graduate certificate
  • Information Science/Studies · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Computer Science · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Computer Software and Media Applications · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, master, graduate certificate
  • Culinary Arts and Related Services · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master
  • Education, General · doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education · graduate certificate
  • Educational Administration and Supervision · master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Educational/Instructional Media Design · post-baccalaureate certificate, master, graduate certificate
  • Special Education and Teaching · master, graduate certificate
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, graduate certificate
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master, graduate certificate
  • Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language · graduate certificate
  • Education, Other · master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Engineering, General · undergraduate certificate, bachelor
  • Architectural Engineering · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Chemical Engineering · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Civil Engineering · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Computer Engineering · bachelor, master, graduate certificate
  • Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Engineering Physics · graduate certificate
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Materials Engineering · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Mechanical Engineering · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering · master, graduate certificate
  • Systems Engineering · master, graduate certificate
  • Electromechanical Engineering · bachelor
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering · master
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General · bachelor, master
  • Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians · master
  • Engineering-Related Fields · master, graduate certificate
  • Nanotechnology · master
  • East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate
  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate
  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate
  • Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate
  • Law · first professional
  • Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other · bachelor, master
  • English Language and Literature, General · bachelor
  • Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies · master
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other · undergraduate certificate, bachelor
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master
  • Library Science and Administration · master, graduate certificate
  • Library Science, Other · graduate certificate
  • Biology, General · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology · master, doctoral
  • Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences · master, doctoral
  • Microbiological Sciences and Immunology · master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences · master, doctoral
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology · master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology · master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Biotechnology · master
  • Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology · undergraduate certificate, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Neurobiology and Neurosciences · master, doctoral
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other · master, graduate certificate
  • Mathematics · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General · master
  • Museology/Museum Studies · master
  • Science, Technology and Society · undergraduate certificate, master
  • Nutrition Sciences · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • International/Globalization Studies · bachelor
  • Human Computer Interaction · master, graduate certificate
  • Economics and Computer Science · bachelor, master
  • Data Science · bachelor, master, graduate certificate
  • Data Analytics · bachelor, master, graduate certificate
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, master, graduate certificate
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · bachelor, master, graduate certificate
  • Philosophy · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate
  • Chemistry · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences · bachelor
  • Physics · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians · master
  • Psychology, General · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Research and Experimental Psychology · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology · master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections · bachelor
  • Homeland Security · master, graduate certificate
  • Security Science and Technology · master, graduate certificate
  • Public Policy Analysis · master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Anthropology · bachelor
  • Criminology · bachelor
  • Economics · bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Political Science and Government · bachelor
  • Sociology · bachelor
  • Urban Studies/Affairs · master
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General · bachelor
  • Dance · bachelor
  • Design and Applied Arts · bachelor, master
  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft · bachelor
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts · bachelor
  • Fine and Studio Arts · bachelor
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management · bachelor, master
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General · master, graduate certificate
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services · master, doctoral
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master, first professional, graduate certificate
  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions · undergraduate certificate, master
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions · master, graduate certificate
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs · bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Medicine · first professional
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Optometry · doctoral
  • Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions · master
  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration · master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Public Health · bachelor, master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions · master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate
  • Medical Illustration and Informatics · master, graduate certificate
  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · bachelor, master
  • Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities · graduate certificate
  • Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems · master, graduate certificate
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other · graduate certificate
  • Business/Commerce, General · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Accounting and Related Services · bachelor, master
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master, graduate certificate
  • Finance and Financial Management Services · bachelor, master
  • Hospitality Administration/Management · bachelor, master
  • Human Resources Management and Services · master, graduate certificate
  • International Business · bachelor
  • Management Information Systems and Services · bachelor, graduate certificate
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Marketing · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master
  • Real Estate · bachelor, master, graduate certificate
  • Construction Management · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, master, graduate certificate
  • History · bachelor

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study

Sources

Numbers on this page come from these sources, as of the year shown. Schools change policies and deadlines - check the school's own website before you apply.

  1. U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data Data released 2026-11-02; admissions, SAT/ACT, enrollment and test policy: Fall 2024 (IPEDS 2024-25); tuition: 2025-26; net price: 2024-25; graduation rate: 150% completion for the Fall 2019 cohort; retention: Fall 2023 cohort; median earnings 10 years after entry: measured 2022-2023 (2024 dollars)
  2. U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study Released 2026-10-15; programs (CIP 2020, 4-digit) by credential level as reported to IPEDS completions for award years 2022-23 and 2023-24
  3. NCES IPEDS Institutional Characteristics - Directory information (HD2024) - phone and admissions URL — as of 2024-25 collection
  4. NCES College Navigator profile — as of IPEDS
  5. Official admissions website - SAT/ACT policy — as of 2026-11-06
  6. Official admissions website - deadlines — as of 2026-11-06
  7. Official admissions website - how to apply — as of 2026-11-06
  8. Official admissions website - contact — as of 2026-11-06

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