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Drexel University
Philadelphia,
PA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate83%
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About Drexel
Drexel University is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Drexel was founded in 1891. The university enrolls around 23,170 students per year, including 14,320 undergraduates.
Drexel Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Drexel. The acceptance rate at Drexel is 83%. In 2022, 28,522 out of 34,519 total applicants were accepted.
| Drexel University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 83% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 94% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 37% |
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Drexel University is located Philadelphia.
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College Info
Drexel Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Drexel is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Drexel is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Drexel University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Drexel SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1210 - 1400
Math SAT Range
610 - 720
Reading SAT Range
600 - 690
Drexel Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$78,248
In State$78,248
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$58,293
$58,293
Fees
$2,405
$2,405
Housing
$17,550
$17,550
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Drexel is like? There are approximately 23,170 students enrolled at Drexel, including 14,320 undergraduate students and 8,850 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 50% percent are from PA and 50% percent of students are from other states.
91%
Full Time9%
Part Time50%
In State50%
Out-of-StateData 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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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