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IPEDS ID: 212054
OPE ID: 00325600
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Drexel University
3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
General information:  (215) 895-2000
Website:  www.drexel.edu
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Doctor's degree - other
Campus setting:  City: Large
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  24,860 (15,047 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  11 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.drexel.edu/admissions/overview.aspx
Apply Onlinewww.drexel.edu/admissions/apply/
Financial Aidwww.drexel.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.drexel.edu/provost/policies/heoa/
Mission Statement
  www.drexel.edu/strategicPlan/message/mission/
Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance education opportunities - undergraduate level
Distance education opportunities - graduate level
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2011Full timePart time
Total faculty1,3781,006
Instructional1,3781,006
Research and public service00
Total graduate assistants-833
Instructional-538
Research and public service-295
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
Tuition and fees$31,835$33,000$34,505$36,0904.6%
Books and supplies$1,875$1,950$2,000$2,0000.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$12,681$13,125$13,635$13,9202.1%
Other$3,900$3,850$3,900$3,9000.0%
Off Campus
Room and board$12,681$13,125$13,635$13,9202.1%
Other$3,900$3,850$3,900$3,9000.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other$4,600$4,700$4,700$4,7000.0%
Total Expenses2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
On Campus$50,291$51,925$54,040$55,9103.5%
Off Campus$50,291$51,925$54,040$55,9103.5%
Off Campus with Family$38,310$39,650$41,205$42,7903.8%
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 Multiyear Tuition Calculator
Average graduate student tuition and fees for academic year2012-2013
Tuition$28,215
Fees$270
  • This represents the published tuition for Undergraduate, five-year co-operative education programs. Sixty percent of entering freshmen enroll in these five-year co-op programs. The annual tuition for four-year programs is $41,500 for the 2012-13 academic year.
Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition plan
open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2010-2011
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid12,65198%————
Grant or scholarship aid2,62497%$42,197,624$16,081
Federal grants62623%$3,212,763$5,132
Pell grants62623%$2,479,165$3,960
Other federal grants43316%$733,598$1,694
State/local government grant or scholarships45117%$1,273,792$2,824
Institutional grants or scholarships2,61397%$37,711,069$14,432
Student loan aid1,81867%$19,058,954$10,483
Federal student loans1,80867%$9,252,331$5,117
Other student loans44717%$9,806,623$21,939
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid110,88978%$161,563,734$14,837
Pell grants3,05322%$11,856,404$3,884
Federal student loans8,47161%$94,028,475$11,100
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Net Price
Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2008-20092009-20102010-2011
Average net price$31,845$33,482$34,660
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2008-20092009-20102010-2011
$0 – $30,000$25,262$27,210$26,349
$30,001 – $48,000$27,592$30,642$29,085
$48,001 – $75,000$30,354$31,144$33,284
$75,001 – $110,000$31,633$33,520$34,763
$110,001 and more$32,849$35,552$37,822
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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open-close Enrollment
Fall 2011
Total enrollment24,860
Undergraduate enrollment15,047
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment1,447
Graduate enrollment9,813
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 82% Part-time: 18%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 54% Female: 46%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 12% Black or African American: 7% Hispanic/Latino: 6% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 59% Two or more races: 2% Race/ethnicity unknown: 5% Non-resident alien: 9%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 81% 25 and over: 19% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 40% Out-of-state: 51% Foreign countries: 8% Unknown: 0%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2010.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 51% Part-time: 49%
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2012-2013): $75
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2012
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants40,58620,09620,490
Percent admitted75%76%74%
Percent admitted who enrolled10%12%8%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Formal demonstration of competenciesX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2012 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT2,52681%
ACT79526%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading540640
SAT Math580680
SAT Writing530640
ACT Composite2429
ACT English2329
ACT Math2430
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 85% Part-time students: 63%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2010 and Returned in Fall 2011
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 64 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2011.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 68% (*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 25% 6-year: 66% 8-year: 68%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 65% Female: 73%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: American Indian or Alaska Native: 100% Asian: 76% Black or African American: 45% Hispanic/Latino: 62% White: 68% Two or more races: 50% Race/ethnicity unknown: 68% Non-resident alien: 70%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2011-2012
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorUndergraduate
Certificate		Postgraduate
Certificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
  • d identifies programs and award levels that are offered as a distance education program. For program category totals, d is shown if one or more programs in the category are offered as a distance education program.
Architecture and Related Services
Architecture-40----
Category total-40----
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender and Group Studies
Area Studies, Other-22----
Category total-22----
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry---2--
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other--40--67
Biology/Biological Sciences, General-12574--
Biomedical Sciences, General--451--
Biostatistics--6---
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other--24--
Epidemiology---1-20d
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other--17--
Molecular Biology--5---
Neuroscience--14--
Pathology/Experimental Pathology---1--
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other---3--
Category total-12510727-87d
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting--15---
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other-11d----
Business/Commerce, General-535d292d7--
Construction Management-2612d--4d
Fashion Modeling----3d-
Finance, General--74---
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other-3----
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management-1410d---
Human Resources Development--44d---
Marketing, Other----4-
Project Management--11d---
Real Estate--5d--3d
Category total-589d463d77d7d
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other-44d44d---
Radio and Television-210---
Category total-46d54d---
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science-5421d2--
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other-46d---1d
Information Science/Studies-6350d7--
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design-246--1
Category total-187d77d9-2d
Education
Administration of Special Education--22d---
Education, Other---2--
Educational Leadership and Administration, General---13--
Educational/Instructional Technology--12d---
Elementary Education and Teaching-17---62
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration--131d---
Mathematics Teacher Education--23d--2d
Secondary Education and Teaching-----23
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other-23d192d---
Category total-40d380d15-87d
Engineering
Architectural Engineering-49----
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering-704918--
Chemical Engineering-651210--
Civil Engineering, General-82306--
Computer Engineering, General-359---
Computer Software Engineering-1027d---
Electrical and Electronics Engineering-6660d9--
Engineering, General-1----
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering-17113--
Materials Engineering-15136--
Mechanical Engineering-1355112--
Category total-545262d64--
Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering Technology, General-221d---
Engineering/Industrial Management--45d-10d1
Category total-2246d-10d1
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other-10--5-
Category total-10--5-
Health Professions and Related Programs
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other----10d-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other--9--34
Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine--18d---
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)----1d-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General--36d-15d-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management-39d----
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other-71---43
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist--3---
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling--254-3
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder----27d-
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist17-----
Medicine---239--
Nurse Anesthetist--28--1
Nursing Science---5--
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant--11---
Physical Therapy/Therapist---5719-
Physician Assistant--70d---
Pre-Veterinary Studies-----1
Public Health, General--1325--
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse-446d162d-1d17d
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other--33---
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling-47----
Category total17603d527d31073d99d
History
History, General-8----
History, Other-5----
Category total-13----
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration-19----
Forensic Science and Technology--16-1-
Category total-1916-1-
Legal Professions and Studies
Law---154--
Category total---154--
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies-55d----
Humanities/Humanistic Studies----2-
Category total-55d--2-
Library Science
Library and Information Science--260d---
Library Science, Other----4d-
Category total--260d-4d-
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General-1913--
Category total-1913--
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other----1d-
Nutrition Sciences-615---
Science, Technology and Society--1---
Category total-616-1d-
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science-811-14d-
Environmental Studies-3----
Natural Resources Management and Policy--1---
Category total-1112-14d-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management-2031d---
Category total-2031d---
Personal and Culinary Services
Culinary Arts/Chef Training-4----
Personal and Culinary Services, Other-3----
Category total-7----
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General-15125--
Physics, Other-777--
Category total-221912--
Psychology
Clinical Psychology---19--
Psychology, General-66d18---
Category total-66d1819--
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Policy Analysis, General--22---
Category total--22---
Social Sciences
Anthropology-6----
Economics, General-2611--
Political Science and Government, General-17----
Sociology-9----
Category total-5811--
Visual and Performing Arts
Cinematography and Film/Video Production-40----
Dance, Other-5----
Design and Applied Arts, Other-63----
Fashion/Apparel Design-2510---
Fine and Studio Arts Management--32d---
Graphic Design-45----
Interior Design-3228---
Music Management-31----
Photography-16----
Playwriting and Screenwriting-12----
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management-26----
Category total-29570d---
Grand total172,8202,382621117283
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2011-2012 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division I-AAA MenWomen
Basketball1413
Field Hockey–26
Golf9–
Lacrosse4729
Rowing6358
Soccer2927
Softball–19
Squash1413
Swimming and Diving2323
Tennis1110
Wrestling36–
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Middle States Commission on Higher Education(!)7/1/1927 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels7/31/2005 - 4/15/2013None
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Law (LAW) - Professional schools8/4/2011 -  Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)12/13/1968 -  Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Didactic Program in Dietetics2/1/1976 - 7/23/2007Accredited
Didactic Program in Dietetics7/23/2007 -  Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) - Professional programs for the physical therapist6/3/1981 -  Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs1/31/1997 -  Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels10/3/2003 -  Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels10/3/2003 -  Accredited
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
English Language4/1/2002 -  Accredited
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the certificate, master's, or doctoral degree level(!)2/1/1973 -  Accredited
Council on Education for Public Health
Public Health (PHG) - Graduate schools of public health5/13/2004 -  Accredited
Public Health (PHG) - Graduate schools of public health5/13/2004 - 5/13/2004Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers(!)1/1/1948 -  Accredited
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree(!)7/1/1942 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs(!)10/1/2003 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2011 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200920102011
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations034
Liquor law violations002
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200920102011
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations032
Liquor law violations001
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible315
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery220
Aggravated assault440
Burglary252044
Motor vehicle theft120
Arson000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible205
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault120
Burglary151426
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year2009
Default rate3.6%
Number in default154
Number in repayment4,229
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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