Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA · Large city

AskSchool #177 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – very high research (R1)Test optional
Acceptance rate
79.4%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$38,509
Sticker price $76,835
Graduation rate
78%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$84,648
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
79.4%
Applicants (fall 2023)
40,204
Admitted (fall 2023)
31,171
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
2,883
Yield (admitted who enroll)
9.3%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
79%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
76%
SAT reading, middle 50%
620–700
SAT math, middle 50%
620–740
ACT composite, middle 50%
27–32
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
38% / 6%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
required
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$28,055
Family income $30–48k$29,435
Family income $48–75k$34,970
Family income $75–110k$37,842
Family income $110k+$48,089
Full sticker price (per year)
$76,835
Tuition & fees – in-state
$62,412
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$62,412
Median debt at graduation
$25,325
Students with federal loans
49%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
78%
Freshmen who return for year 2
90%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$71,209
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$84,648

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
13,233
Graduate students
7,844
Student-to-faculty ratio
9 : 1
Women
49%
Students receiving Pell grants
27%
Full-time faculty
58%

Undergraduate diversity

White40%
Asian24%
Black10%
Hispanic9.1%
International9.0%
Two or more4.6%
Unknown2.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions18%
Engineering16%
Business & Marketing16%
Visual & Performing Arts11%
Computer & Information Sciences11%
Interdisciplinary Studies4.8%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences4.2%
Psychology2.9%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

Interim President
Denis P O'Brien
Main phone
(215) 895-2000
Address
3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.