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
- Phone
- (215) 895-2000
- 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.
- 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)
- 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
- NCES IPEDS Institutional Characteristics - Directory information (HD2024) - phone and admissions URL — as of 2024-25 collection
- NCES College Navigator profile — as of IPEDS
- Official admissions website - SAT/ACT policy — as of 2026-11-06
- Official admissions website - deadlines — as of 2026-11-06
- Official admissions website - how to apply — as of 2026-11-06
- Official admissions website - contact — as of 2026-11-06
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