Drexel University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Philadelphia, PA
3.0 1 review

#14 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

21,153

Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Website drexel.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Best Colleges Rank

#118

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Drexel University occupies an urban campus in Philadelphia's University City district, three miles west of Center City. Founded in 1891 as the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry, the university is recognized for its cooperative education program, which integrates classroom learning with paid professional work experiences. The campus combines historic buildings, including the Romanesque-style Main Building, with modern academic and research facilities across 96 acres. Drexel is known for its strong programs in engineering, business, computing and informatics, and design, while maintaining competitive admission standards among private research universities. The university operates on a quarter system, offers guaranteed housing for first- and second-year students in its residential halls, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Dragons.

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Ratings

Drexel is rated within the top 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Drexel University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#118
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#98
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#14
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#14
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#380
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#35

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1240/1440
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 27/32

Acceptance Rate

79.4%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 8.1%
Application Fee $50

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$62,412

Costs for Drexel University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$62,412
Books and Supplies		$1,700
Other Fees		$2,370
Room and Board		$18,096
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,500
Total One Year Cost		$86,078

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$77,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

68% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Drexel University are Health Professions, Business, and Engineering. 22% of students major in Health Professions, 21% in Business, and 18% in Engineering.