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Drexel University

Drexel

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

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Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences

Drexel University is a private institution in Philadelphia with particular strength in health sciences and engineering. With an average SAT of 1337, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 13.5K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

77% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $84,648 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $38,428.

Established
1891
Motto
"Ambition Can't Wait"On seal: "Art, Science, Industry"
Mascot
Mario the Magnificent
Type
Private research university
Conference
Coastal Athletic Association
Division
Division I

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78%Acceptance
1337SAT Avg
13,509Students
9:1Student:Faculty
77%Grad Rate
$84,648Earnings 10yr
$38,428Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Drexel University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1337

Reading & WritingMid: 645
610700
MathMid: 665
620730

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2733

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1337

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$60,663
Room & Board$17,550
Books & Supplies$1,700
Total Cost of Attendance$75,167
Average Net Price$38,428
Median Debt at Graduation$25,325
Monthly Payment (10yr)$268

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$27,737
$30–48K$29,749
$48–75K$35,842
$75–110K$39,204
$110K+$47,490

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$38,428

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,204

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

103

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (312)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
13,509
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 43%
Black 9%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 24%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 9%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate77.1%
Freshman Retention89.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$69,063
8 Years$79,235
10 Years$84,648

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$72,000
Men
$83,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#80
Forbes
#185
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#143

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from PA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
1 mi(2 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
81 mi(140 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
256 mi(444 min)

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