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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 79% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Drexel University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Philadelphia, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 13.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 79%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
13.2K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
79% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading620 - 700
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math620 - 740
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite27 - 32
1typical 50% range36
79%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Engineering19% of degrees
Health Sciences18% of degrees
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $188,550
Earnings 5yr: $145,348
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,026
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $154,648
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $146,209
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,843
Earnings 5yr: $137,596
Debt: N/A
Optometry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,102
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,232
Earnings 5yr: $138,258
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,982
Earnings 5yr: $160,094
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,745
Earnings 5yr: $137,228
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,488
Earnings 5yr: $124,339
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,827
Earnings 5yr: $123,047
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,832
Earnings 5yr: $101,329
Debt: N/A
Construction Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,599
Earnings 5yr: $112,509
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,560
Earnings 5yr: $119,110
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,812
Earnings 5yr: $124,559
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,537
Earnings 5yr: $119,954
Debt: $28,166
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,242
Earnings 5yr: $102,064
Debt: N/A
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $116,187
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,610
Earnings 5yr: $116,867
Debt: $29,333
Psychology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,849
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$38,509
In-State Tuition$62,412
Out-of-State Tuition$62,412
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
27%
Pell Grants
49%
Take Loans
77%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$69,063
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$84,648
Completion Signals
78%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
90%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,204
Est. Monthly Payment
$218/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
51%
Men49%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 51% men and 49% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$81,385
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