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Drexel University

General Information

Name: Drexel University
Address: 3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone:

  • General information: (215) 895-2000
  • Financial aid office: (215) 895-1628
  • Admissions office: (215) 895-2400

Website: www.drexel.edu
Type of Institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees$30,440$29,065$25,500
Books and supplies$1,800$1,725$1,655
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$12,135$11,610$11,040
Other$3,750$3,475$3,000
Off Campus
Room and board$12,135$11,610$11,040
Other$3,750$3,475$3,525
Off Campus with Family
Other$4,500$4,175$3,875
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
On Campus$48,125$45,875$41,195
Off Campus$48,125$45,875$41,720
Off Campus with Family$36,740$34,965$31,030

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 92%
  • Federal grants: 15%
  • State/local grants: 15%
  • Institutional grants: 88%
  • Student loans: 73%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$3327
  • State/local grants:$3217
  • Institutional grants:$10743
  • Student loans:$7998

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$50
Undergraduate Admissions
Fall 2006
TotalMenWomen
Number of applicants15,5927,7727,820
Percent admitted76.7%80.4%72.9%
Percent admitted who enrolled
Full-time26.5%27.3%25.6%
Part-time5.2%5.0%5.3%

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 18466
Undergraduate enrollment: 12357
First-time student retention: 80%
Overall graduation rate: 59%

Characteristics of undergraduate students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 82%
    • Part Time: 18%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 59%
    • Women: 41%

White non-hispanic: 63%
Black non-hispanic: 9%
Hispanic: 3%
Asian/pacific islander: 11%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 13%

Accreditation

AgencyPeriods of AccreditationAction
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education1/1/1927 -  None

Degrees offered

    Architecture and Related Services
  • Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) - Bachelor
    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
  • Area Studies, Other - Bachelor
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other - Master
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General - Bachelor, Master
  • Biomedical Sciences, General - Master, Doctor
  • Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other - Master, Doctor
  • Human/Medical Genetics - Doctor
  • Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other - Master, Doctor
  • Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other - Doctor
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting - Bachelor, Master
  • Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other - Bachelor
  • Business/Commerce, General - Bachelor, Master, Doctor
  • Business/Managerial Economics - Bachelor, Master
  • Finance, General - Bachelor, Master
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, Other - Bachelor
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General - Bachelor
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce - Bachelor, Master
  • Management Information Systems, General - Bachelor, Master
  • Management Science, General - Master
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General - Bachelor, Master
  • Operations Management and Supervision - Bachelor, Master
  • Taxation - Master
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other - Master
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer Science - Bachelor, Master, Doctor
  • Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other - Bachelor
  • Information Science/Studies - Bachelor, Master, Doctor
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design - Bachelor
    Education
  • Education, Other - Doctor
  • Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other - Bachelor, Master
    Engineering
  • Architectural Engineering - Bachelor
  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering - Bachelor, Master, Doctor
  • Chemical Engineering - Bachelor, Master, Doctor
  • Civil Engineering, General - Bachelor, Master, Doctor
  • Civil Engineering, Other - Bachelor
  • Computer Engineering, General - Bachelor, Master
  • Computer Software Engineering - Master
  • Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering - Bachelor, Master, Doctor
  • Engineering, General - Master
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering - Bachelor, Master, Doctor
  • Geological/Geophysical Engineering - Master
  • Industrial Engineering - Bachelor
  • Materials Engineering - Bachelor, Master, Doctor
  • Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor, Master, Doctor
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering Technology, General - Bachelor
  • Engineering/Industrial Management - Master
    English Language and Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other - Bachelor, Certificate
  • Technical and Business Writing - Bachelor, Master
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Art Therapy/Therapist - Master
  • Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine (Cert, MS, PhD) - Master
  • Dance Therapy/Therapist - Master
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate, Bachelor
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - Master
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator - Master
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General - Associate, Bachelor, Master
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management - Associate, Bachelor
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other - Associate, Bachelor
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling - Master
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist - Associate, Certificate
  • Medicine (MD) - First Professional
  • Music Therapy/Therapist - Master
  • Nurse Anesthetist - Master
  • Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) - Master, Certificate
  • Nursing Science (MS, PhD) - Master, Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Bachelor, Master, Certificate
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing - Master
  • Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist - Bachelor
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist - Master, Doctor
  • Physician Assistant - Bachelor, Master
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing - Master
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician - Bachelor
  • Public Health Education and Promotion - Master
  • Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) - Master
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other - Master
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling - Bachelor
    History
  • History, General - Bachelor
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • General Studies - Bachelor
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies - Certificate
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other - Bachelor
    Library Science
  • Library Science/Librarianship - Master
    Mathematics and Statistics
  • Mathematics, General - Bachelor, Master
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Biological and Physical Sciences - Bachelor
  • Neuroscience - Master, Doctor
  • Nutrition Sciences - Bachelor, Master
  • Science, Technology and Society - Master
    Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Environmental Science - Bachelor, Master, Doctor
  • Natural Resources Management and Policy - Master
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management - Bachelor
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training - Bachelor
    Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General - Bachelor, Master, Doctor
  • Physics, Other - Bachelor, Master, Doctor
    Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology - Master, Doctor
  • Psychology, General - Bachelor, Master
  • Psychology, Other - Master
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration - Bachelor
    Social Sciences
  • Anthropology - Bachelor
  • Social Sciences, General - Bachelor
  • Sociology - Bachelor
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Arts Management - Master
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production - Bachelor
  • Design and Applied Arts, Other - Bachelor
  • Fashion/Apparel Design - Bachelor, Master
  • Graphic Design - Bachelor
  • Interior Design - Bachelor, Master
  • Music, General - Bachelor
  • Photography - Bachelor
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting - Bachelor


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