Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.79
Photo: Google Places photo by Marianna Gabrielyan. Google Maps.
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.
- Rankings
#80 (US News)▼
National Universities
Ranked #80 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #82 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #108 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #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
- Tuition — In-State
$60,663▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $81,413
Room & Board: $17,550
Books & Supplies: $1,700
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $33,654
Pell Grant Recipients: 29%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$60,663▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $81,413
Room & Board: $17,550
Books & Supplies: $1,700
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $33,654
Pell Grant Recipients: 29%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.52 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1230–1430▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1230–1430
SAT ERW: 610–700
SAT Math: 620–730
ACT Composite: 27–33
- Admit Rate
- 78%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.79
- Total Enrollment
- 21,703
- Undergrad
- 13,589
- Graduate
- 8,114
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Retention Rate
- 90%
- Graduation Rate
- 77%
- Official Portal
- Visit University Site ↗
3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Visit University Site