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Drexel University
Most applicants get into Drexel University — 79.4% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Drexel University sits in Philadelphia proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 9% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Finance and Financial Management Services, where graduates median $121,832 four years out. Faculty pay averages $148,560 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 13,233 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 89.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1230 and 1430 — above the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Drexel University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1230–1430 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Drexel University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 610 | 660 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 670 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 | 33 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Drexel University received 40,204 applications and admitted 31,171 (77.5%), with 2,883 enrolling.
How Drexel University compares
| Drexel University | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 79.4% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $62,412 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $84,648 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Drexel University student earns $84,648 — 36% above the Pennsylvania median of $62,101 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Drexel University lists tuition at $62,412 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Drexel University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $62,412 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Drexel University enrolls 13,233 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Drexel University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
78.2% of Drexel University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 23.3 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $62,412 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Drexel University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $121,832 |
| Computer Engineering | $117,537 |
| Computer Science | $113,610 |
| Construction Management | $105,887 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $104,599 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $102,978 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $101,790 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $101,488 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $101,362 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $100,646 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $100,317 |
| Chemical Engineering | $99,338 |
| Mathematics | $98,709 |
| Information Science/Studies | $98,548 |
| Economics | $98,178 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | $97,379 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $95,081 |
| Materials Engineering | $94,694 |
| International Business | $94,595 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | $93,811 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,638 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $92,778 |
| Marketing | $89,486 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $87,416 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $86,878 |
| Architectural Engineering | $85,839 |
| Civil Engineering | $84,992 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $84,166 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,040 |
| Chemistry | $82,185 |
| Architecture | $72,915 |
| Public Health | $72,736 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $72,375 |
| Biology, General | $72,197 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $71,613 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,756 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $66,750 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $66,294 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $65,999 |
| Psychology, General | $63,287 |
| Criminology | $58,751 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $58,495 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,488 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,571 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $54,395 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $54,328 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $48,094 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $42,980 |
Median earnings for these 48 Drexel University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $84,648 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 38 additional Drexel University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Drexel University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1230–1430 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 79.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Drexel University's acceptance rate?
77.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 31,171 admitted from 40,204 applicants.
How much does Drexel University cost?
At Drexel University, published tuition is $62,412 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Drexel University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Drexel University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $84,648 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Duquesne University — 83.6% admitted
- Elizabethtown College — 77.9% admitted
- Chestnut Hill College — 74.5% admitted
- Chatham University — 62% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.