Getting in
For Fall 2025, 38,030 first-year students applied to Drexel, 26,583 were admitted and 1,948 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 69.9%.
Source: Drexel Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 10,005 | 6,899 | 69% |
| Out-of-state | 19,173 | 14,600 | 76.1% |
| International | 8,852 | 5,084 | 57.4% |
Source: Drexel Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. Drexel's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: Drexel Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early decision. The Common Data Set gives early decision counts but none for early action, which is not binding.
Early decision, Fall 2025
| Plan | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 299 | 234 | 78.3% |
Source: Drexel Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
99 majors across 14 schools. Every bachelor's major in Drexel's official undergraduate catalog, grouped by the college or school that offers it. Minors, certificates, accelerated degree programs and undeclared starting points are left out.
College of Arts & Sciences24
- Biological Sciences (BS)
- Chemistry (BA)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Communication (BA)
- Criminology and Justice Studies (BS)
- English, Creative Writing Concentration (BA)
- English, Literary Studies Concentration (BA)
- English, Writing Studies Concentration (BA)
- English, Secondary Education Concentration (BA)
- Environmental Science (BS)
- Environmental Studies and Sustainability (BA)
- Global Studies (BA)
- History (BA)
- Human Development and Counseling (BS)
- Mathematical Statistics (BS)
- Mathematics (BA)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Neuroscience (BS)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics (BA)
- Physics (BS)
- Political Science (BA)
- Psychology (BS)
- Sociology (BA)
Source: Drexel University Catalog, College of Arts & Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Education4
- Educational Studies & Innovation (BS)
- Elementary Education (BS)
- Special Education (PK-12) (BS)
- Teacher Education (BS)
Source: Drexel University Catalog, School of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Nick Howley College of Engineering and Computing: School of Computer and Information Sciences7
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (BSAIML)
- Computer Science (BACS)
- Computer Science (BSCS)
- Computing and Security Technology (BSCST)
- Data Science (BS)
- Information Systems (BS)
- Software Engineering (BS)
Source: Drexel University Catalog, School of Computer and Information Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Nick Howley College of Engineering and Computing: School of Engineering10
- Architectural Engineering (BSAE)
- Chemical Engineering (BSCHE)
- Civil Engineering (BSCIV)
- Computer Engineering (BSCE)
- Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- Engineering (BSE)
- Engineering Technology (BSET)
- Environmental Engineering (BSENE)
- Materials Science and Engineering (BSMSE)
- Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics (BSME)
Source: Drexel University Catalog, School of Engineering (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Nick Howley College of Engineering and Computing: School of Biomedical Engineering and Science1
- Biomedical Engineering (BS)
Source: Drexel University Catalog, School of Biomedical Engineering and Science (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Nursing and Health Professions5
- Culinary Arts & Science (BSCAS)
- Exercise Science (BS)
- Health Sciences (BS)
- Nursing (BSN)
- Nutrition and Foods (BS)
Source: Drexel University Catalog, College of Nursing and Health Professions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Dornsife School of Public Health1
- Public Health (BS)
Source: Drexel University Catalog, Dornsife School of Public Health (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Goodwin College of Professional Studies2
- Business Applications & Practice (BSIDPS)
- Interdisciplinary Professional Studies (BS)
Source: Drexel University Catalog, Goodwin College of Professional Studies (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
LeBow College of Business13
- Accounting (BSBA)
- Business and Engineering (BSBAE)
- Business Analytics (BSBA)
- Business Law (BSBA)
- Finance (BSBA)
- General Business (BSBA)
- Health Services Administration (BS)
- Management (BSBA)
- Management Information Systems (BSBA)
- Marketing (BSBA)
- Operations and Supply Chain Management (BSBA)
- Real Estate Management and Development (BSBA)
- Sport Business (BSBA)
Source: Drexel University Catalog, LeBow College of Business (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship2
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation (BA)
- Sustainability and Innovation (BS)
Source: Drexel University Catalog, The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Economics8
- Behavioral Economics, Business and Organizations (BS)
- Economic Analysis (BAECON)
- Economics (BSECON)
- Economics and Business (BS)
- Economics and Data Science (BSECDS)
- Economics and Mathematics (BS)
- Economics and Public Health (BS)
- International Business (BSBA)
Source: Drexel University Catalog, School of Economics (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Pennoni Honors College1
- Custom-Designed Major (BS)
Source: Drexel University Catalog, Pennoni Honors College (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Thomas R. Kline School of Law1
- Law (BA)
Source: Drexel University Catalog, Thomas R. Kline School of Law (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Westphal College of Media Arts & Design20
- Animation & Visual Effects (BS)
- Architectural Studies (BS)
- Architecture (BArch)
- Art History (BA)
- Art History (BS)
- Construction Management (BSCMGT)
- Dance (BS)
- Entertainment and Arts Management (BS)
- Fashion Design (BS)
- Fashion Industry & Merchandising (BS)
- Film & Television (BS)
- Game Design & Production (BS)
- Graphic Design (BS)
- Interior Design (BS)
- Music Industry (BS)
- Photography (BS)
- Product Design (BS)
- Screenwriting and Playwriting (BS)
- User Experience and Interaction Design (BS)
- Westphal Studies Program (BS)
Source: Drexel University Catalog, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | November 15 | Mid-December | Yes |
| Early Action | November 15 | Mid-December | No |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | By April 1 | No |
The application and every required document must arrive by the deadline; it is a received-by date, not a postmark. The CSS Profile is due November 25 for Early Decision and Early Action and February 1 for Regular Decision. Admitted Early Decision students pay the tuition and housing deposits by January 15; everyone else by May 1. Applicants to the BA/BS+MD Early Assurance program may apply only Early Action or Regular Decision, with all documents in by November 15.
Source: Drexel Admissions, First-Year Application Deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early Decision is binding: if admitted, you attend Drexel and withdraw your other applications, and you confirm by January 15. Drexel releases you if the aid offer is not affordable for your family. Early Action is not binding; you have until May 1.
Source: Drexel Admissions, Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision Options (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Drexel is No Harm Test-Optional: you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores, and scores that would hurt your application are not used. The one exception is the BA/BS+MD Early Assurance program, which requires the SAT or ACT. Applying without scores does not affect merit scholarships.
Source: Drexel Admissions, Standardized Testing Policies (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set marks the SAT or ACT as required for some fall 2027 applicants, with scores due by January 15.
Source: Drexel Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Drexel's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Drexel Admissions, Standardized Testing Policies (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Drexel, 2026-2027:
| Tuition | $63,078 |
|---|---|
| Fees | $2,370 |
| Immunization fee (one time) | $50 |
| Housing (on campus) | $12,045 |
| Food | $7,353 |
| Books | $1,200 |
| Computer (first term) | $500 |
| Transportation | $900 |
| Personal | $600 |
| Loan origination fee | $60 |
| Total | $88,156 |
For three terms (fall, winter and spring) living on campus. The loan origination fee is Drexel's estimate for students who borrow Federal Direct Loans. Housing varies by residence hall.
Source: Drexel Central, Cost of Attendance for Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $28,055 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $29,435 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $34,970 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $37,842 |
| Over $110,000 | $48,089 |
| All incomes | $38,509 |
What first-year, full-time students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from Drexel's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to Drexel University on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY · Private71.1% admitted$34,906 average net price
Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY · Private72.7% admitted$34,176 average net price
Seton Hall UniversitySouth Orange, NJ · Private73.3% admitted$31,446 average net price
Adelphi UniversityGarden City, NY · Private65.9% admitted$30,783 average net price
Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT · Private68.6% admitted$15,564 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.