Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA · Private
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Drexel University admitted 69.9% of applicants university-wide (26,583 of 38,030).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 69.9% | 26,583 | 38,030 |
| In-state | 69.0% | 6,899 | 10,005 |
| Out-of-state | 76.1% | 14,600 | 19,173 |
| International applicants | 57.4% | 5,084 | 8,852 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 78.3% | 234 | 299 |
| Men | 69.8% | 12,480 | 17,871 |
| Women | 69.9% | 13,748 | 19,659 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 78.3%, vs 69.9% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 26,583 admitted students, 1,948 enrolled (7.3% yield).
Drexel University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1260–1430
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 28–33
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Required for some programs
Drexel University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $88,046/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $63,078 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $24,968 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $88,046/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $28,055 |
| $30k–48k | $29,435 |
| $48k–75k | $34,970 |
| $75k–110k | $37,842 |
| Over $110k | $48,089 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Drexel Presidential Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Drexel Provost Scholarship — Up to $21,000 per year (Merit)
- Drexel Merit Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Automatic)
- Drexel Dean Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Drexel Founders Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- A.J. Drexel Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Drexel DREAM Scholars — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Drexel Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Drexel Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Drexel University Award — Varies (Need Based)
- Westphal Portfolio Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Drexel Presidential Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Drexel Provost Scholarship — Up to $21,000 per year (Merit)
- Drexel Merit Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Automatic)
- Drexel Dean Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Drexel Founders Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- A.J. Drexel Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Drexel Global Scholars Program — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Drexel Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Need-Based Financial Aid for International Students — Varies (Need Based)
- Westphal Portfolio Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
Drexel University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- Official Test Scores (SAT/ACT)
- Portfolio (8-12 pieces)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- Official Test Scores (SAT/ACT)
- Portfolio (8-12 pieces)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Drexel University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- Reflect on your experiences, personal characteristics, and unique traits that have prepared you for the challenges and opportunities associated with your chosen major. How have these things shaped your goals, aspirations, and potential contributions to your field of study? (maximum of 500 words)500 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $84,648
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 78.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 90%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,325
- At graduation
Drexel University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #80
- WSJ: #166
- Forbes: #185
- Niche: #203
- QS: #711
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2026-11-15Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-01-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Drexel University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C21–C22 · 2025
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (21%), Engineering (17%), Computer & information sciences (10%).
Student–faculty ratio: 9:1 · 45% of class sections have under 20 students.
Drexel University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections E, F, I · 2025 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.