Drexel University
Private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Drexel University Rankings
Drexel University is a private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a financier and philanthropist. Founded as Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry, it was renamed Drexel Institute of Technology in 1936, before assuming its current name in 1970.
Admissions
What does this school look for?
Annual Applications
30,242
Acceptance
77%
Graduation Rate
70%
Median SAT Score
1275
Median ACT Score
27
Costs
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$50,874
Fees (in-state)
$2,370
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-30K | $24,714 |
| 30K-48K | $25,811 |
| 48K-75K | $30,827 |
| 75K-110K | $35,866 |
| 110K+ | $40,954 |
After Graduation
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$78,000
Employed
92%
Campus Life
What's it like to attend this school?
The People
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
23K
Under-Grads
18K
Graduates
5K
The Campus
Where will you be attending?
Location
3141 Chestnut St,
Philadelphia PA
19104
What is Drexel University known for?
Our answer to this is to show you the disciplines in which a school's faculty and alumni have had the highest historical influence. A school may be influential in a discipline even if they do not offer degrees in that area. We've organized two lists to show where they are influential and offer corresponding degrees, and where they are influential through scholarship although they don't offer degrees in the disciplines.
Top areas of influence with degrees offered
Other areas of influence
Influential People
Who are Drexel University's Most influential alumni?
Drexel University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Engineering, Nursing, and Business. Drexel University’s most academically influential people include Michael Behe, Paul Baran, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.