At a glance
Average net price
$38,509
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
78.2%
Admission rate
79%
Undergrad size
13,233
In-state tuition
$62,412
Out-of-state tuition
$62,412
Cost of attendance
$76,835
Median earnings (10y)
$84,648
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,345
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 89.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (37%), humanities & arts (20%), health (18%).
- STEM37%
- Health18%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts20%
- Social sciences7%
- Trades & services2%
- Engineering18.7%~2,476 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Health professions17.8%~2,359 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business15.7%~2,082 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science11.7%~1,543 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,028 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~647 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~647 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences2.6%~348 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~340 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology2.4%~311 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education1.8%~245 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.6%~216 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture1.4%~187 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.4%~179 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~124 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~103 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~91 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~70 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal0.4%~54 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English0.4%~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.1%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 1,051 | $72,616 | $30,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 632 | $60,324 | $28,832 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 610 | $101,146 | — |
| Medicine. | First professional | 488 | $59,342 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 399 | $95,740 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 377 | $72,421 | $29,333 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 367 | $67,863 | $31,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 319 | $29,532 | $27,000 |
| Law. | First professional | 311 | $56,548 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 311 | $35,133 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 308 | $51,295 | $27,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 275 | $63,344 | $28,750 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 229 | $57,706 | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 215 | $32,968 | $24,030 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 190 | $58,409 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 187 | $56,453 | $30,697 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 187 | $74,746 | $28,166 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 185 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Bachelor's | 176 | $25,407 | $25,468 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 176 | $63,414 | $29,933 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 164 | $44,322 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 159 | $73,958 | $29,986 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 148 | $103,960 | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | Master's | 146 | $18,030 | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 141 | $67,486 | $30,860 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 136 | $80,473 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 136 | $83,838 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 135 | $88,020 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 134 | $47,249 | — |
| Data Analytics. | Bachelor's | 134 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Master's | 128 | $54,472 | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 126 | $63,149 | $31,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 125 | $75,431 | $31,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 124 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 123 | $22,939 | $25,379 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 116 | $47,609 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Master's | 111 | $66,680 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Undergraduate certificate | 101 | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 99 | $43,584 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 98 | $39,310 | $30,811 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Drexel University
Drexel University is a large institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 13,233 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Drexel University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $38,509 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $62,412 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $76,835 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 78.2%, a strong completion outcome. 89.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $84,648 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Drexel University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (37% of credentials), humanities & arts (20% of credentials), health (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Drexel University accepts 79% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,345. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (city), Drexel University draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Drexel University
Q.How much does Drexel University cost?
The average net price at Drexel University is $38,509 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $76,835.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Drexel University?
Drexel University has a 6-year graduation rate of 78.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Drexel University?
Drexel University admits 79% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Drexel University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Drexel University graduate earns $84,648 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Drexel University?
Published tuition is $62,412 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Drexel University located?
Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (ZIP 19104).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Drexel University at their official website.