Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1891Large citySEVP certified

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About

Drexel University is a private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Drexel's undergraduate school was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a financier and philanthropist. Founded as Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry, it was renamed Drexel Institute of Technology in 1936, before assuming its current name in 1970. As of 2020, more than 24,000 students were enrolled in over 70 undergraduate programs and more than 100 master's, doctoral, and professional programs at the university.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$64,212
Estimated total for international students: US$78,335

Net price calculatordrexel.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 13,233
Graduate students: 7,844
International undergraduates: 9%
Students per teacher: 9 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 79%
SAT: Reading and writing 620–700 · Maths 620–740
ACT: 27–32

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 78%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$92,338

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (336)

Bachelor's degrees85 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAnthropologyArchitectural EngineeringArchitectural History, Criticism, and ConservationArchitectureArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyCulinary Arts and Related ServicesDanceData AnalyticsData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsEconomics and Computer ScienceElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectromechanical EngineeringEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature/Letters, OtherEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsGraphic CommunicationsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessInternational/Globalization StudiesLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNutrition SciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degrees105 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAlternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsAnimal SciencesArchitectural EngineeringArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBiology/Biotechnology Technologies/TechniciansBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction ManagementCulinary Arts and Related ServicesData AnalyticsData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEconomics and Computer ScienceEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering-Related FieldsEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFinance and Financial Management ServicesFood Science and TechnologyHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHomeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Computer InteractionHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInterior ArchitectureLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLibrary Science and AdministrationManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMuseology/Museum StudiesNanotechnologyNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNaval Architecture and Marine EngineeringNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesOphthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied ProfessionsPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationPublishingRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesScience, Technology and SocietySecurity Science and TechnologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/AffairsVeterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences

Doctoral degrees46 subjects

Architectural EngineeringBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsInformation Science/StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesOptometryPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsResearch and Experimental Psychology

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)6 subjects

Health and Medical Administrative ServicesLawMedicinePublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Undergraduate certificates22 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction ManagementCulinary Arts and Related ServicesEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature/Letters, OtherEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPhilosophyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsScience, Technology and SocietyTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Post-baccalaureate certificates15 subjects

Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesCulinary Arts and Related ServicesEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEducational/Instructional Media DesignEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsPhilosophyRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduate certificates57 subjects

Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction ManagementData AnalyticsData ScienceEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering PhysicsEngineering-Related FieldsEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHomeland SecurityHuman Computer InteractionHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLibrary Science and AdministrationLibrary Science, OtherManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNaval Architecture and Marine EngineeringPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSecurity Science and TechnologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.