A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Drexel are mainly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 46% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
54%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
14%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
13%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 62% more female students than male students enrolled at Drexel University with a gender ratio of 23% women to 14% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Drexel has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
14%
|
| Women |
23%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,098
|
| Women |
5,016
|
Drexel serves a low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 48 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
48%
|
| Out of State |
44%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
29% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 16.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212054 IPEDS survey data for Drexel University.
Last updated February 24, 2025