School Information

75.6
Total Enrollment 22,493
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 10 : 1

Drexel University

http://www.drexel.edu
3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
(215) 895-2000

To serve our students and society through comprehensive integrated academic offerings enhanced by technology, co-operative education, and clinical practice in an urban setting, with global outreach embracing research, scholarly activities, and community initiatives.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Doctor's degree - other
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Drexel University, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 74.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,609), and 63% receive loans ($9,849 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $12,681. Off campus it is around $12,681.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Drexel University is $31,832 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 39,827 people applied to Drexel University. Of the applicants, 55.0% were admitted (59.0% male & 50.0% female ) and 11.0% accepted (13.0% male and 9.0% female)

Of the 13,484 undergraduate students at Drexel University, 20.0% are part-time. A majority (80.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 49.0% of the 9,009 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     43.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     83.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     54.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     16.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     64.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     66.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 215-895-2400
Admissions Office Email sacramento@drexel.edu
Admissions Office Address Drexel University Admissions 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-2876
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.drexel.edu/undergrad/about/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.drexel.edu/admissions/overview.aspx (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.drexel.edu/guide/prospective-students.aspx
Application Fee $75

In order to be accepted to Drexel University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Drexel University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 670
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 630
 
Drexel University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 65
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 65
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 19
Area Studies, Other 19
Biological and biomedical sciences 123 92 68 13
Biochemistry 1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 95 31
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 92 13 4
Biomedical Sciences, General 20 2
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other 2
Epidemiology 28
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other 3 3
Pathology/Experimental Pathology 1
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 642 328 4
Accounting 10
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 16
Business/Commerce, General 572 294 4
Construction Management 26
Finance, General 22
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 27
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 1
Human Resources Development 2
Communication, journalism, and related programs 11
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 3
Radio and Television 8
Computer and information sciences and support services 4 178 71 11
Computer Science 53 22 1
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other 3 22
Information Science/Studies 73 45 10
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 1 30 4
Education 38 142 4
Education, Other 4
Educational/Instructional Media Design 2
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 43
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 38 97
Engineering 571 182 41
Architectural Engineering 55
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 73 45 9
Chemical Engineering 53 13 2
Civil Engineering, General 78 12 2
Computer Engineering, General 45 14
Computer Software Engineering 12 13
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 92 38 7
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 4 8 1
Industrial Engineering 1
Materials Engineering 17 10 12
Mechanical Engineering 141 29 8
Engineering technologies/technicians 32 28
Engineering Technology, General 32
Engineering/Industrial Management 28
English language and literature/letters 61 12
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 19
Technical and Business Writing 42 12
Health professions and related clinical sciences 63 20 508 446 293
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 17
Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine (Cert, MS, PhD) 24
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 37
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 37
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 26 43
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 2 14 9
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 20
Medicine (MD) 235
Nurse Anesthetist 2 28
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 13 386 120
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 9
Physical Therapy/Therapist 1 47
Physician Assistant 14 68
Pre-Veterinary Studies 3
Public Health Education and Promotion 1
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 105 2
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 39
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 28
History 14
History, General 12
History, Other 2
Legal professions and studies 160
Law (LLB, JD) 160
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 55
General Studies 55
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Library science 277
Library Science/Librarianship 277
Mathematics and statistics 23 4
Mathematics, General 23 4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 15 15 6
Biological and Physical Sciences 2
Neuroscience 2 6
Nutrition Sciences 13 12
Science, Technology and Society 1
Natural resources and conservation 8 10
Environmental Science 8 8
Natural Resources Management and Policy 2
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 19
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 19
Personal and culinary services 7
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 6
Personal and Culinary Services, Other 1
Physical sciences 14 18 5
Chemistry, General 10 9 4
Physics, Other 4 9 1
Psychology 75 17 21
Clinical Psychology 3 21
Psychology, General 75 14
Security and protective services 16 15
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 16
Forensic Science and Technology 15
Social sciences 25
Anthropology 5
Economics, General 9
Political Science and Government, General 5
Sociology 6
Visual and performing arts 268 55
Arts Management 27
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 26
Design and Applied Arts, Other 64
Fashion/Apparel Design 20 6
Graphic Design 45
Interior Design 38 22
Music Management and Merchandising 45
Photography 20
Playwriting and Screenwriting 9
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 1
 
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