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Drexel University
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  • 4 Year
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA

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7.11.2024

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Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade A
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade C
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade A+
  9. Dorms
    grade C minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade C+
3141 CHESTNUT ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Athletics Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletics Conference
Coastal Athletic Association

From Drexel University

Drexel University is a private comprehensive R1 research university located in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ranked within the top 50 of private universities in the United States, we are a global leader in experiential education that positions students and faculty on the frontlines of innovation alongside experts tackling today’s most complex issues.

Our dynamic curriculum combines world-class academics with the power of real-world experience, allowing students to expand the scope of their learning through cross-disciplinary coursework while actively pursuing their intellectual curiosities and personal passions through advanced research, entrepreneurial endeavors, industry collaborations, cooperative education and career exploration, civic engagement opportunities, study abroad options, and more. As a respected anchor institution within the region, we focus on preparing graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change.

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Drexel University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
January 15
Acceptance Rate
80%
SAT Range
1230-1430
ACT Range
27-32
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$39,267 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$33,861 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
68%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 176 responses
55%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 237 responses
31%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 237 responses

Majors

Neuroscience

academic spotlight

The interdisciplinary neuroscience major integrates content from cellular, molecular, and systems neurobiology with neuropsychology, providing students with a strong foundation in basic principles of neurobiology and neuropsychology.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
3
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
3
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    0%
  • On Campus
    99%
  • Online
    1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
12,505 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,055
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
32%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 168 responses
  • Hard Working
    24%
  • People at Drexel are either very smart or not
    21%
  • Engineer
    17%
  • Serious about being here
    14%
  • Dragon
    7%
  • Perseverant
    4%
  • Stressed
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
88%
Poll
62%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 287 responses
Poll
61%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 325 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 177 responses
  • Co-ops
    47%
  • Innovative
    11%
  • Expensive
    8%
  • Very expensive
    8%
  • Diverse
    7%
  • Fast-paced
    7%
  • Different
    4%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$68,800 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
78%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 118 responses

Drexel University Reviews

Rating 3.61 out of 5  3,211 reviews
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