Drexel University
Private college · Philadelphia, PA · 13,233 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
79%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1240–1440
ACT (middle 50%)
27–32
Average net price
$37,529
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$78,335
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
78%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Drexel University?
Drexel University accepts about 79 of every 100 applicants (79%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1240 and 1440 on the SAT. A score at or above 1440 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1240, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 27–32.
The latest federal data says Drexel University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Drexel University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Drexel University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $78,335 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $37,529 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $64,212 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$64,212
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$64,212
- Room & board$18,831
- Total cost of attendance$78,335
- Average net price after grants$37,529
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Engineering, Business, Visual & Performing Arts, Computer Science.
Drexel University FAQ
- What is Drexel University's acceptance rate?
- 79% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Drexel University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1240–1440. Aim for 1440 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Drexel University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 27–32.
- Is Drexel University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Drexel University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Drexel University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Drexel University cost?
- About $78,335 a year before aid; $37,529 on average after grants.
- What is Drexel University's FAFSA school code?
- 003256. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Drexel University receives your information.
- What is Drexel University's graduation rate?
- 78% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Drexel University
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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