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A large private research university, Philadelphia’s Drexel University draws many students through its cooperative education (“co-op”) program, in which students take major-oriented classes in their first year and then alternate six-month studies with six-month full-time employment. Drexel “moves fast,” and students love the feeling that “our work makes an impact in real companies.” As a research-driven university, the school has found a “really strong area within the sciences” and also does very well in challenging students with “a fastpaced curriculum” that prepares them for a working environment and helps them to get “a hands-on look at what [they] can do with [their] degree.” Though students find the schedule “very different compared to the normal college experience,” they are well-aware of the track they’ve signed up for: “a lot more challenging and a lot less down time.” One student explains, “If you are not a very self-motivated, hard-working student, you’ll fall behind.”
Most Drexel professors work in the industry that they’re teaching and “are beyond knowledgeable on the subject” (a good number of professors are also Drexel alumni). Professors are all “extremely intelligent,” but many students admit that “sometimes there is a language barrier.” Still, teachers here are “resourceful and ready to help solve a problem or redirect to someone who can.” The quarter system keeps students on their toes academically, but it “makes the year go by faster.” “I was skeptical at first, but it was worth it,” says one quartersystem fan. At the end of the day, students say that you “can’t beat 21 months’ worth of full-time experiences,” and the school succeeds in giving students “a rigorous, great education that almost guarantees a job or place in grad school after graduation.”
Student Body
This work-oriented university is filled with highly-motivated individuals that “consistently challenge themselves and are willing to push themselves so that they can tap their full potential.” Most people at Drexel are pretty transparent about their reasons for being there: They’re “looking for a good job.” Since the “very stressful” curriculum keeps the pedal to the metal, students “rely on one another to ensure they understand and complete the tasks that are assigned.” Everyone here is “generally in a state of caffeination or exhaustion (or both),” depending on their schedule for that day. The student body is very diverse (with a large number of international students), with “lots of colorful and unique characters on campus.” The community can be fairly “clique-y,” but the suite-style rooming “really helps with making friends.”
Campus Life
Students generally spend their days “in class, in our gym, or working on co-op.” Everyone here “works extremely hard”; due to the quarter system, “there is never a time where students aren’t hitting the library or studying with friends.” There are plenty of open areas of the campus that you can find students studying (“especially the quad in the spring or summer”), and though students are “not big on structured extracurricular activities,” they “do occasionally party.” Food trucks are a very popular source of grub, particularly “the Food Truck Alley” behind the Main Building. For fun, Center City Philadelphia is just a short walk or subway ride away, and has everything from the Philadelphia Orchestra and Pennsylvania Ballet to “a variety of clubs, theaters, and bars.” The campus is perfectly placed so that “all the conveniences and exciting things about city life are in your backyard, but all the comforts of being on a college campus (security, familiarity) are also there.” In those rare periods without midterms or finals, people also “go to the gym frequently and play intramural sports.”
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
Office of Admissions
3141 Chestnut St., Room 212
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone
1-800-2-Drexel
enroll@drexel.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Drexel Recreation Center
Barnes & Noble University Bookstore
Creese Student Center
Handschumacher Dining Center
The Quad
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Center City/Rittenhouse Square/Old City/South St.
Independence Hall
The National Constitution Center
Liberty Bell
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia is one of the most vibrant cities in the nation. For more info, see: http://www.visitphilly.com
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday; most Saturdays
9am-5pm; 10am
1-800-2-Drexel
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Mon-Fri 11:30am and 2:30pm; Sat 11 am
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
M-F 10:00 and !:00; Saturday 10:00
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
http://drexeldragons.com/
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Winter and Spring Tearms for admitted senior only
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
The drive from Philadelphia International Airport to campus is 20 minutes (but it could be much longer if traffic is heavy, which isn't unusual). SEPTA (the public transportation system) regional rail trains run hourly from the airport to 30th St. Station, leaving you only 2 blocks from campus. Taxis are also available. Amtrak trains from all parts of the country and SEPTA commuter trains stop at 30th St. Station, 2 blocks from campus. Greyhound bus lines serve Philadelphia from the depot in center city; from there, you can take a SEPTA bus or commuter train (from Jefferson Station to 30th St. Station) to campus.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Princeton, Trenton and points North: Take 95 south to 676/Central Philadelphia exit. Then take 676 west to 76 east exit. Follow 76 east exit under railroad bridge and proceed into right lane as soon as it is safe to do so. Follow the sign for exit 39 (do not continue following 76 east). Go around the 30th St. train station. From New York and northern New Jersey: Take New Jersey Tpke. south to exit 4 (Camden/Philadelphia). Follow Rte. 73 north to Rte. 38 west. Travel 4.7 miles past Flower World and merge right onto Route 30 west. Follow 2.6 miles to the Ben Franklin Bridge. Cross bridge and stay in left lanes. Follow signs for 676 west. Follow 676 for 1 mile and take 76 east exit. Go under bridge and get into the right lane as soon as it is safe to do so and follow signs for Exit 39 (do not continue following 76 east). Go up ramp and around 30th Street Station to first light and make a right.
Local Accommodations
Drexel has negotiated discounted rates with hotels located in Philadelphia for students and families visiting the University. Visit (http://www.campustravel.com/university/drexel/visit_drexel.html)for more information.
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Admissions
- Overview
- GPA Breakdown
- Testing Policies
- Deadlines
- Other Admission Factors
- Selectivity Rating
Admissions
Overview
Applicants:39,475
Acceptance Rate:78%
Average HS GPA:3.80
GPA Breakdown
46%
4.0
21%
3.75 - 3.99
15%
3.50 - 3.74
9%
3.25 - 3.49
7%
3.00 - 3.24
2%
2.50 - 2.99
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SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
610 - 700
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
620 - 730
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1250 - 1330
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
27 - 33
Testing Policies
Superscore ACT
Yes
Superscore SAT
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Early Action — November 1
Regular — January 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
Admissions selectivity rating
86/99
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Academics
- Faculty and Class Information
- Graduation Rates
- Majors
- Degrees
- Career Services
- Prominent Alumni
- Academic Rating
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
9:1
Total Faculty
1,906
with Terminal Degree
1,172
1,015
Women
891
Men
414
Minority
126
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Professors interesting rating
82/99
Professors accessible rating
85/99
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
0%
Graduate in 5 years
75%
Graduate in 6 years
78%
Majors
ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architecture.
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Customer Service Management.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Management Science.
Marketing.
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
Operations Management and Supervision.
Real Estate.
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician.
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Science.
Informatics.
Information Science/Studies.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering Technology, General.
ENGINEERING.
Architectural Engineering.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Software Engineering.
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Engineering, General.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Materials Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
Lactation Consultant.
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
HISTORY.
History, General.
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
International/Global Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Nutrition Sciences.
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
Culinary Arts/Chef Training.
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, Other.
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Criminology.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Dance, Other.
Design and Applied Arts, Other.
Fashion/Apparel Design.
Game and Interactive Media Design.
Graphic Design.
Industrial and Product Design.
Interior Design.
Music Management.
Photography.
Playwriting and Screenwriting.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Paul Baran
Founding father of the Internet
N. Joseph Woodland
Inventor of bar code technology
Maxfield Parrish
Illustrator of Mother Goose
Myrtelle Canavan
One of the first female pathologists, Canavan disease was named after her
Susan La Glesche Picotte
First female Native American physician
Douglas Ellington
American architect, first American to win the Rougevin Prize
Walter Golaski
Developer of the first practical artificial blood vessel replacement
Academic Rating
Academic rating
78/99
Careers
- Graduation Rates
- Career Services
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
0%
Graduate in 5 years
75%
Graduate in 6 years
78%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
- Dates
- Required Forms
- Available Aid
- Financial Aid Statistics
- Financial Aid Rating
- Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Feb 15
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Forms CSSProfile
Financial Aid Statistics
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$29,899
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$60,042
Required Fees
$2,370
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$900
On-Campus Room and Board
$18,096
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
Financial Aid Rating
82/99
Student Body
- Student Body Profile
- Demographics
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
13,450
Foreign Countries Represented
115
Demographics
23.90%
Asian
9.11%
Black
8.61%
Hispanic
42.79%
Caucasian
2.35%
Unknown
8.73%
International
47% female
53% male
46% are out of state
90% are full time
10% are part time
Campus Life
- Campus Life
- Housing Options
- Sports
- Student Activities
- Special Needs Admissions
- Student Services
- Sustainability
- Campus Security Report
- Other Information
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
22%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
Quality of life rating
83/99
First-Year Students living on campus
80%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Fire safety rating
97/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
International Student
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Office of Disability Resources
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Michele Rovinsky-Mayer
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
No
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
367
Number of Honor Societies
9
Number of Social Sororities
11
Number of Religious Organizations
19
11% join a fraternity
9% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
4% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Dragons)
10 Sports
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Diving
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Dragons)
10 Sports
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Diving
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: www.drexel.edu/studentlife/get_involved/get_involved_multicultural_programs/sexuality/
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Pennsylvania
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Saint Joseph's University
Sustainability
Green rating
92/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Silver
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
15%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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