Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Drexel University
Drexel University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, PA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 13,233 students. The acceptance rate is 79%. 78% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $84,648.
79%
Acceptance
$38,509
Net price
13,233
Enrollment
78%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
79%
Acceptance rate
1,345
SAT average
29
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$38,509
Average net price
$62,412
In-state tuition
$62,412
Out-of-state tuition
$18,096
Room & board
$1,700
Books & supplies
$76,835
Total cost of attendance
27%
Students receiving Pell grants
49%
Students with federal loans
$25,325
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$84,648
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$69,063
Median earnings (6 yrs)
78%
Graduation rate
90%
Retention rate
89%
Earn more than a HS grad
$22,377
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
13,233
Total enrollment
7%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
29%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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