Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · ★ 3.0 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Drexel University is a private research university whose main campus is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1891 by financier and philanthropist Anthony J. Drexel, it is known for a cooperative education program that can provide students with up to 18 months of paid, full-time work experience related to their field of study before graduation.
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3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Visit University SiteRanked #185 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #389 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
World rank
Ranked #401 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
Value rank
Ranked #440 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1230–1430
SAT ERW: 610–700
SAT math: 620–730
ACT composite: 27–33
Total: 21,703
Undergrad: 13,589
Undergrad full-time: 12,505
Graduate: 8,114
Part-time: 4,773
In-state
Tuition: $60,663
Total cost on campus: $81,413
Out-of-state
Tuition: $60,663
Total cost on campus: $81,413
Room & board: $17,550
Books & supplies: $1,700
Receive aid: 99%
Avg grant aid: $33,654
Pell grant recipients: 29%
Rent: $884 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.54 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $10.48
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.