Drexel University Undergraduate Student Statistics: A Comprehensive Overview

Drexel University, a private institution founded in 1891, holds a prominent position in higher education. Ranked No. 86 in National Universities and No. 29 in Most Innovative Schools in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges, Drexel distinguishes itself through its commitment to practical education and hands-on experience. This article delves into the undergraduate student statistics at Drexel University, providing a detailed analysis of various aspects, including enrollment, costs, admissions, demographics, and outcomes.

General Information

Drexel University is located in an urban setting on a 96-acre campus. The university operates on a quarter-based academic calendar and maintains a student-faculty ratio of 9:1, ensuring personalized attention for its students. Drexel University accepts the Common Application and has a test-optional admissions policy.

Undergraduate Enrollment

As of fall 2023, Drexel University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,099 students. The university educates a diverse community of 22,344 students, with 8,323 engaged in advanced graduate studies. The university has a predominantly full-time student body with 77% of students being full-time and 23% being part-time, totaling 22,344 students across all enrollment types.

Enrollment by Race and Ethnicity

The enrolled student population at Drexel University, both undergraduate and graduate, is diverse:

44.8% White
19.4% Asian
9.82% Black or African American
7.96% Hispanic or Latino
4.04% Two or More Races
0.0829% American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0645% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Drexel University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (23.4%), followed by White Female (19.8%) and Asian Male (12.6%).

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Age Distribution

For undergraduates at Drexel University, the majority of students fall in the 20-21 age range with 4,870 students, but also includes 62 students in the Under 18 range, 4,578 students in the 18-19 range, 3,367 students in the 22-24 range, 1,144 students in the 25+ range.

Costs and Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

The cost of tuition at Drexel University was $58,293 in 2023. The cost of tuition at Drexel University is $27,290 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

Average Net Price

In 2023 Drexel University had an average net price - the price paid after factoring in grants and loans - of $42,342. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Drexel University grew by 7.83%.

Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Drexel University was of $17,303 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.99% between 2022 and 2023. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,700. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

Financial Aid

Sixty-two percent of first-year students receive need-based financial aid. In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending Drexel University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Drexel University received 40,204 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 8.54% annual growth. Out of those 40,204 applicants, 31,171 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.5% acceptance rate. In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Drexel University was 77.5% (31,171 admissions from 40,204 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 79.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 8.54%, while admissions grew by 5.71%.

SAT Scores

38% of enrolled first-time students at Drexel University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Enrollment Yield

Drexel University has an overall enrollment yield of 9.25%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Academic Programs and Outcomes

Colleges and Schools

Drexel University comprises various colleges and schools, each specializing in different academic disciplines:

Bennett S. LeBow College of Business
College of Engineering
College of Computing and Informatics
Drexel University College of Medicine
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Goodwin College of Professional Studies
Pennoni Honors College
Thomas R. Kline School of Law
School of Education
Dornsife School of Public Health
Center for Hospitality and Sport Management
Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship
Laurence A.

Graduation Rate

In 2023, 31% of students graduating from Drexel University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 78% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 79% within 200%. The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Drexel University is Female and Asian (86% graduation rate).

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Degrees Awarded

In 2023, 7,295 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Drexel University. 57.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,620 degrees), 2.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,314 degrees).

Median Salary

Six years after graduation, the median salary for Drexel University graduates is $69,063.

Common Jobs and Industries by Major

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Drexel University are Software developers (483,488 people), Physicians (429,290 people), Other managers (406,713 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (361,557 people), and Civil engineers (298,488 people).

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Drexel University are uninformed (612,919 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (543,315 people), Computer Systems Design (518,855 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (463,479 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (458,020 people).

Campus Life and Resources

Campus Locations

The 77-acre (31 ha) University City Main Campus of Drexel University is located just west of the Schuylkill River in the University City district of Philadelphia. The Queen Lane Campus is located in the East Falls neighborhood of northwest Philadelphia and is primarily utilized by first- and second-year medical students, and researchers. The Center City Campus is in the middle of Philadelphia, straddling the Vine Street Expressway between Broad and 15th Streets. On January 5, 2009, Drexel University opened the Center for Graduate Studies in Sacramento, California.

Student Activities

Drexel University offers a wide range of student activities, including:

DUTV: Drexel's Philadelphia cable television station.
The Triangle: The university's newspaper since 1926.
Greek Life: Approximately 12 percent of Drexel's undergraduate population are members of social fraternities and sororities.
Club Teams: Drexel University is home to 33 active club teams including men's ice hockey, lacrosse, water polo, squash, triathlon, and cycling.

Cooperative Education Program

Drexel's longstanding cooperative education, or "co-op" program is one of the largest and oldest in the United States. A student graduating from Drexel's 5-year degree program typically has a total of 18 months of co-op with up to three different companies.

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