B
Good
Score: 63/100

Drexel University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
🌐 https://drexel.edu/
Outcomes
A
86/100
Affordability
F
17/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
A
88/100
Prestige
C+
54/100

Quick Stats

21,703
Total Enrollment
77%
Graduation Rate
90%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
78%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
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  • Avg home value near campus: $217,665
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,706/mo — vs ~$1,217/mo campus room rate

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🏆 Where Drexel University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Accounting and Finance
of 33 schools
#6
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
of 35 schools
#10
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
of 34 schools
#11
Computer Software Engineering
of 44 schools
#14
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
of 100 schools
#16
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
of 100 schools
#19
Business Analytics
of 62 schools
#22
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
of 100 schools
#27
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
of 100 schools
#29
Data Science, General
of 64 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $58,293 $58,293
Room $10,950
Board $6,600
Total Cost (On-Campus) $81,413 $81,413

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
29%
Receive Pell Grants
61%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 696 grads/yr Computer Science 336 grads/yr Medicine 254 grads/yr Business Analytics 196 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 195 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 195 grads/yr Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 180 grads/yr Management Science 166 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 164 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 144 grads/yr Law 136 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 126 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 116 grads/yr Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 105 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 102 grads/yr Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 97 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 94 grads/yr Computer Software Engineering 86 grads/yr Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 84 grads/yr Data Science, General 84 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Drexel University's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Software developers
$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs
Data scientists
$113k/yr 245,900 jobs

Student Demographics

21,703
Total Students
54%
Women
92%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 45%
Hispanic 8%
Black 10%
Asian 19%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 11%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 77%
Hybrid (Some Online) 13%
Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 92%
25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Drexel University?
Drexel University has an acceptance rate of 78%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Drexel University?
Tuition at Drexel University is $58,293 for in-state students and $58,293 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Drexel University?
The graduation rate at Drexel University is 77%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Drexel University a good school?
Drexel University has a Repit College Score of 63/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Drexel University?
Drexel University has a total enrollment of 21,703 students. Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology