Drexel University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,667
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	83%
Students retention rate	90%
On-time graduation rate	78%

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Drexel University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Drexel University operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that Drexel University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Drexel University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Drexel University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$57,136

Cost of attendance at Drexel University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$57,136

Cost of attendance at Drexel University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Drexel University received on average $33,241 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$33,241

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	635	27%	$5,281	$3,353,125
Other Federal Grant	635	27%	$6,036	$3,832,873
State Grant/Scholarships	293	13%	$4,270	$1,250,972
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,324	100%	$31,054	$72,169,390
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,324	100%	$33,241	$77,253,235

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Drexel University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Drexel University students is 78.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 82.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 74.4%.

78.2%

asian 84.5% 436 students
African American 62.8% 93 students
white 79.1% 1,099 students
unknown 76.0% 38 students
hawaiian 89.5% 17 students
hispanic 71.0% 115 students
International Students 77.9% 261 students
Mixed Race 67.0% 61 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Colonial Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Drexel University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Drexel University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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