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Drexel University
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
80%
SAT Range
1230-1430
ACT Range
27-32
Student/Faculty Ratio
21:1
Total Enrollments
22,344
Total Cost
$79,145
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$39,267
Main Address
3141 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Rankings
Overall Scores
A-
Admissions & Acceptance
A
Retention & Graduation
A-
Instructors & Faculty
B+
Financial Resources

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Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(215) 895-2000
Website
drexel.edu
Location
3141 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Setting
Large City
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2022)
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 22,344
Women 54%
Men 46%
Total Enrollments (2022) 22,344
White 48%
Asian 19%
International (Non-Citizen) 10%
Black or African American 9%
Hispanic or Latino 8%
Multiracial 4%
Unknown 2%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$56,595
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$56,595
Books
$1,700
On Campus Room & Board
$16,980

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 8,359
Bachelor's 50%
Master's 33%
Doctoral 10%
Certificate 8%
Total Awards (2022) 8,359
Healthcare 28%
Engineering 17%
Business 15%
Mathematics and Science 9%
Computer Technology 8%
Education and Liberal Arts 7%
Human and Social Sciences 5%
Art and Design 5%
Legal and Law 4%
Communication and Media 1%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Actuarial Science
 
 
 
 
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Adult And Continuing Education Administration
 
 
 
 
Alternative And Complementary Medicine And Medical Systems, General
 
 
 
 
American/U.s. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
 
 
 
 
Applied Behavior Analysis
 
 
 
 
Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law
 
 
 
 
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Computer And Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
 
 
 
 
Computer Science
 
 
 
 
Construction Management, General
 
 
 
Creative Writing
 
 
 
 
Education, General
 
 
 
 
Education, Other
 
 
 
Education/Teaching Of Individuals With Emotional Disturbances
 
 
 
 
Educational Administration And Supervision, Other
 
 
 
 
Educational Leadership And Administration, General
 
 
 
 
Educational/Instructional Technology
 
 
 
Elementary And Middle School Administration/Principalship
 
 
 
 
Elementary Education And Teaching
 
 
 
 
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Engineering/Industrial Management
 
 
 
 
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
 
 
 
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
 
 
 
 
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
 
 
 
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
 
 
 
Holistic/Integrative Health
 
 
 
Human Resources Development
 
 
 
 
Human Resources Management And Services, Other
 
 
 
 
Information Science/Studies
 
 
 
 
International Public Health/International Health
 
 
 
Maternal And Child Health
 
 
 
 
Mathematics Teacher Education
 
 
 
 
Medical Informatics
 
 
 
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
 
 
 
 
Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
 
 
 
 
Microbiology, General
 
 
 
 
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
 
 
 
 
Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering
 
 
 
 
Nursing Practice
 
 
 
 
Pharmacology
 
 
 
 
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
 
 
 
 
Project Management
 
 
 
Public Health Education And Promotion
 
 
 
 
Public Health, General
 
 
 
Public Health, Other
 
 
 
 
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
 
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
 
 
 
Rehabilitation Science
 
 
 
 
Retail Management
 
 
 
 
Secondary Education And Teaching
 
 
 
 
Sport And Fitness Administration/Management
 
 
 
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
 
 
 
Systems Engineering
 
 
 
 
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
 
 
 
 
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor
 
 
 
 
Technical Teacher Education
 
 
 
 
Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • English Language (English Language Center Intensive English Program/ International Gateway Program)
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
Council on Education for Public Health
  • Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public health
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

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Questions & Answers
Question
What is Drexel University known for?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

Gain real work experience while earning your degree as a Drexel Dragon. Originally founded in 1891 as the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry, Drexel University is an urban school in Philadelphia that puts the practical arts and sciences at the forefront of education. Fittingly, the school is known for creating paid work experience opportunities for students throughout Philly, the fifth-largest city in America, and for taking advantage of everything the city has to offer, making sure students do too. Drexel has a long list of courses that require field trips, or working with community members, or visiting local historic or cultural attractions (like the Academy of Natural Sciences). Plus, no other college in Philly has a co-op program like Drexel. The Drexel student’s life is the city life. The school sits only a few blocks away from Philly’s extensive transportation system, and the whole neighborhood is a hub for college students. Popular among business, engineering, and art students, Drexel has about 16,000 undergrads (~25,000 students total), around 74 percent of whom live off campus.

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How will Drexel University prepare me for a career?
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Answered by: Universities.com

While Drexel isn’t the most affordable college around, you get what you pay for. For many students, co-op education is the reason to invest in a degree from Drexel. Most undergraduate students spend half of their college time doing traditional classroom activities, and the other half working in their fields. On average, these students can make more than $16,000 for a single 6-month co-op experience. Each student can complete up to three co-ops total. In addition to organizing co-op, Drexel provides career counseling, career skills workshops, and on-campus interview opportunities for students in their final year. And according to PayScale.com, Drexel graduates make an average salary of $54,800 in their early careers.

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Does Drexel University offer military perks?
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Drexel gets all the military-friendly school awards. It's been named a top military-friendly university by GI Jobs for the past six years in a row, and also made the U.S. News and World Report's list of the Top Military Friendly Colleges in both 2014 and 2015. These honors are well-deserved. Drexel’s Office of Veteran Student Services is just outstanding. More than an office, it’s a campus-wide initiative wholly devoted to making student life easier for vets. In addition to managing comprehensive financial assistance, the office plans a special Veterans’ Orientation, veterans’ networking events, philanthropic events to support military families, and campus-wide celebrations for military holidays, such as Veterans Day and Memorial Day.