Drexel University

Drexel University is a private, 5-year university. A commuter campus in a very large city, there are 11,936 degree-seeking undergraduates; 15% are part-time. 82% of applicants are admitted. SAT or ACT (ACT writing optional) required. 60% graduates within 6 years.

General: Founded in 1891. Regionally accredited. Most undergraduate programs require up to 18 months work experience within 5-year program of first professional offered. ROTC: Army, Navy, Air Force. Calendar: Quarter, extensive summer session. Full-Time Faculty: 723 total Part-Time Faculty: 560 total. Class size: 55% < 20, 34% 20-39, 3% 40-49, 4% 50-99, 3% >100. Special Facilities: Drexel University Collection (wide range of art objects), observatory, rifle range.

Freshman class profile. 12,093 applied, 9,946 admitted, 2,476 enrolled.

Mid 50% test scores
SAT verbal: 530-630
SAT math: 550-660
GPA 3.5 or higher: 51%
GPA 3.0-3.49: 30%
GPA 2.0-2.9: 18%
Rank in top quarter: 59%
Rank in top tenth: 30%
Return as sophomores: 80%
Out-of-state: 51%
Live on campus: 83%
International: 6%
Fraternities: 5%
Sororities: 5%

Basis for selection. Academic average, counselor's recommendation and test scores most important, followed by class rank, school, community and church activities. Employment also considered. Test scores used for placement in College of Engineering. Interview recommended for all; essay required and considered very important for architecture program only. Homeschooled: Applicants treated on a case-by-case basis.

High school preparation. College-preparatory program required. Required and recommended units include mathematics 3, science 1 (laboratory 1) and foreign language 1. Engineering applicants required to have 4 units calculus and 2 units of lab science, including chemistry and physics. Science applicants required to have 4 units of math, including algebra 1 and 2, geometry and trigonometry; and 2 units of lab science including biology, chemistry or physics. Most other applicants must have algebra 1 and 2 and geometry as required math units.

Contact: enroll@drexel.edu
(215) 895-2400
(800) 237-3935
Fax: (215) 895-5939
Dana Davies, Director of Admissions, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2875
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