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Colleges / Drexel University

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate83%

Drexel Student Life

Drexel University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Drexel University has the Student Government. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Drexel University include Black Student Union, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Society of Minority Engineers and Scientists and Campus Activities Board.

Drexel University students' favorite campus traditions are Spring Jam, Welcome Back and Homecoming.

Drexel University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Drexel University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities No
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 20%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Drexel University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Drexel University students live off campus. In 2023, 20% of undergrads at Drexel University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 80% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Drexel University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Drexel University offers coed housing.

Drexel University Athletics

At Drexel University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Drexel University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Crew NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Lacrosse NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Squash NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1

Safety at Drexel University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Drexel University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Drexel campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Drexel offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Drexel University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Drexel University, take Interstates 76/95 to Philadelphia, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Philadelphia International airport.

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Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Drexel University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Drexel University

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

Overview

Admissions

Academics

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Drexel Students

48%

Women

52%

Men

91%

Full Time

9%

Part Time

50%

In State

50%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

48%

23%

9%

8%

8%

4%

2%

0.04%

0.04%

Undergraduate Students

14,320

Graduate Students

8,850

Non-Resident / International Students

1,264

Drexel Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

23,170

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

83%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$60,698

Out-of-State

$60,698

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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