Drexel University, PA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Drexel University Rankings
Affordability22
Selectivity66
Retention74
Graduation55
Earnings77
Diversity77
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Drexel University
69%
Bachelor’s
2%
Associate’s
29%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Communication, Journalism2%
Communications Technologies<1%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education1%
Engineering21%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature<1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs25%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting<1%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Personal and Culinary Services<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology2%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts10%
Admissions
Getting into Drexel University
77%
Admission Rate
650
Median SAT Math
625
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)590–710
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Drexel University
$53K
In-State Tuition
$53K
Out-of-State Tuition
$67K
Average Total Cost
$34K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $25K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $26K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $31K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $36K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $41K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Drexel University
50%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
77%
Repayment Rate
$271
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 28% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $21K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $22K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $24K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 73% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 77% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 81% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 84% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Drexel University
89%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
72%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 25% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 72% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 70% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 78% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 61% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 75% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 52% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 77% | 55% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 69% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 72% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 79% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Drexel University
94%
Employment Rate
$53K
Median Salary
$35K
25 Pctl Salary
$70K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $15K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $35K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $53K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $70K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $86K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $53K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $60K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $69K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Drexel University
15,557
Undergraduates
79%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
8,910
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 18% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 11% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 37% | 23% | 15% |
Location Map
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