Quick Summary
Situated in Philadelphia, United States, Drexel University is a private research established in 1891. Ranked #601 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 22344 students including 11% from outside United States. Known for strengths in Engineering, Business Administration, Nursing, it maintains an acceptance rate of 79.6%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Drexel offers one of the nation's premier cooperative education programs, giving students 18 months of professional work experience.
Subject Strengths
EngineeringBusiness AdministrationNursingInformation SciencePublic Health
Founded1891
TypePrivate Research
Total Students22344
Intl Students11%
Faculty Ratio9
CampusUrban
Campus Size96 acres
Affiliated HospitalsHospital of the University of Pennsylvania,St. Christopher's Hospital for Children,Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
AccreditationMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#601
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#351
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#401
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Graduate,Doctoral,Professional,Continuing Education
Programs
40
PhD Programs
150
Online Programs
A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute,ExCITe Center,Drexel University Center for Integrated Nutrition and Performance
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate79.6%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA3
GREOptional for most programs
GMATOptional for most programs
SATTest Optional
ACTTest Optional
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Emphasize your professional goals and interest in the Drexel Co-op program in your application essay.
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Cost Ledger
Annual estimate
UG Tuition
$60,120/yr
per year · USD
Living Cost
$18,000/yr
per year · USD
PG Tuition
$40,000/yr
per year · USD
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$78,170/yr
tuition + living + essentials · USD
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$32,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Graduate,Doctoral,Professional,Continuing Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Finance | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Computer Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Biomedical Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$74,000
Average Salary After Graduation
94%
Employment Rate
Internship Placement99.0
Industry Connections
ComcastGlaxoSmithKlineJohnson & JohnsonBoeingLockheed Martin
Notable Alumni
Paul Baran,Norman Joseph Woodland,Alassane Ouattara,Christopher Ferguson
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Daskalakis Athletic Center,Vidas Athletic Complex,Buckley Recreational Field
Student Clubs
300
Library Resources
W.W. Hagerty Library,Queen Lane Library,The Drexel University Archives
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available