Drexel University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Drexel University is a private research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with about 13,233 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 79.44% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $84,648 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $62,412
- 2024 Average Net Price: $38,509 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 79.44% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 13,233 93.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 78.16%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 29.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 57.6%
- Average SAT Score: 1345
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 14,582
- Applicants (IPEDS): 40,204
- Room & Board: $18,096 annual estimate
Drexel University: what the data shows
Common questions about Drexel University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Drexel University?
Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, PA (ZIP 19104).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Drexel University public or private?
Drexel University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Drexel University cost?
Published tuition: $62,412.
Average net price after aid: $38,509.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $28,055 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $29,435 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $34,970 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $37,842 |
| $110,001+ | $48,089 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $249,648.
How hard is it to get into Drexel University?
Admission rate: 79.44%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1345 and midpoint ACT 29.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Drexel University?
Total enrollment: 13,233 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 14,582 students.
Graduate enrollment: 7,844 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Drexel University?
150%-time completion rate: 78.16%.
First-year retention: 89.5%.
What do graduates of Drexel University earn?
Median earnings: $69,063 six years after entry; $84,648 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,325.
26.76% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Drexel University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (696 completions)
- Computer Science (336 completions)
- Medicine (254 completions)
- Business Analytics (196 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (195 completions)
- Accounting and Finance (195 completions)
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering (180 completions)
- Management Science (166 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (164 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (144 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Drexel University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 79.44%; completion rate 78.16%; median earnings $84,648 at 10 years; net price $38,509. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$62,412
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Drexel University was $62,412.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$38,509
2024 Value
In 2024 Drexel University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,509.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$154,036 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$38,509 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$249,648 4-Year Tuition
$18,096 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$82,208 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$328,832 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Drexel University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
49.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Drexel University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Drexel University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $37,505 | $37,505 | $33,742 |
| 2014 | $47,051 | $47,051 | $35,219 |
| 2015 | $48,791 | $48,791 | $37,747 |
| 2016 | $51,030 | $51,030 | $36,050 |
| 2017 | $52,002 | $52,002 | $37,427 |
| 2018 | $53,244 | $53,244 | $33,631 |
| 2019 | $54,516 | $54,516 | $34,914 |
| 2020 | $56,238 | $56,238 | $35,963 |
| 2021 | $57,136 | $57,136 | $23,167 |
| 2022 | $58,965 | $58,965 | $35,596 |
| 2023 | $60,663 | $60,663 | $38,428 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79.44% Acceptance Rate
40,204 Total Applicants
31,171 Students Admitted
2,883 First-Time Students Enrolled
9.25% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1345
ACT Average: 29
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Drexel University reported total enrollment of about 13,233 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (40.4%), Asian (24.3%), and Black or African American (10.2%). About 26.76% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 29.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Drexel University in 2024 is 13,233 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 14,582 students. Graduate enrollment is about 7,844 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
89.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 40.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
30.46% 100% Completion Time
78.16% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.46% of students graduating from Drexel University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% female
- Computer Science: 85% male / 15% female
- Medicine: 49% male / 51% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Drexel University.
Return on Investment
$25,325 Median Student Debt
$84,648 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.92% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
449.53% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Drexel University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 188 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 696 completions
2. Computer Science: 336 completions
3. Medicine: 254 completions
4. Business Analytics: 196 completions
5. Mechanical Engineering: 195 completions
6. Accounting and Finance: 195 completions
7. Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering: 180 completions
8. Management Science: 166 completions
9. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 164 completions
Most popular programs at Drexel University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Drexel University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Drexel University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 57.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,380
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $22,377
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Drexel University is a private non-profit institution located in Philadelphia, PA, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Medicine. Enrollment is approximately 13,233 students. Student body composition includes White (40.4%), Asian (24.3%), Black or African American (10.2%). The admission rate is 79.44%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1345. The 150%-time completion rate is 78.16%. Approximately 26.76% of students receive Pell Grants. About 29.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: Drexel University graduates report median earnings of $84,648 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 188 distinct degree programs, Drexel University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Drexel University located?
Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
What is Drexel University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Drexel University is 79.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 40,204 applicants and 31,171 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Drexel University cost?
Reported tuition is $62,412 and average net price is $38,509 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,096 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Drexel University?
Drexel University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 14,582 students, White (40.4%), Asian (24.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Drexel University?
About 29.2% of students at Drexel University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Drexel University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Drexel University reports midpoint SAT about 1345 and midpoint ACT about 29.
What do graduates of Drexel University earn?
Median earnings are $69,063 six years after entry and $84,648 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Drexel University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 78.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Drexel University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,325.
Is Drexel University public or private?
Drexel University is a private nonprofit institution located in Philadelphia, PA.
Is Drexel University an HBCU?
No. Drexel University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Drexel University a tribal college?
No. Drexel University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.