Drexel University
Drexel University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Philadelphia, PA. It enrolls about 21,703 students and admits roughly 78% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Enrollment | 21,703 |
| Acceptance rate | 78% |
| Applicants / admitted | 40,204 / 31,171 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $60,663 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $60,663 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 77% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 90% |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 610–700 |
| ACT middle 50% | 27–33 |
| Website | https://drexel.edu/ |
| Phone | 2158952000 |
Admissions
About 40,204 students applied and 31,171 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,883 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $60,663 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 3,265 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 77% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Drexel University is in Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia County. Its coordinates are 39.9552, -75.1901.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Drexel University?
About 78% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 40,204 applicants.
How much does Drexel University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $60,663 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Drexel University?
About 21,703 students are enrolled.