Drexel University
Drexel
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences
Drexel University is a private institution in Philadelphia with particular strength in health sciences and engineering. With an average SAT of 1337, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 13.5K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
77% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $84,648 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $38,428.
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Varsity Sports — Dragons
History & Fun Facts
- •Drexel can now trace its roots to 1812 as in 2011 Drexel took over the management of what is now named Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University which Academy was formed in the winter of 1812.
- •In April 1817, the legislature of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania incorporated the organization under the name "Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia".
- •20th century In 1936, the institution was renamed as the Drexel Institute of Technology.
- •It eventually gained university status and was finally named Drexel University in 1970.
- •The central aspect of Drexel University's focus on career preparation, in the form of its cooperative education program, was introduced in 1919.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1337
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
51.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,204
Programs (312)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
90%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
103
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Cost of Living
Estimated from PA state average + large city premium
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