COLLEGE PROFILE
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
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Drexel University, founded in 1891, is a private university. It has a strong coop program that enhances students' career development. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Administration, Engineering, and Information Sciences and Technology, and Nesbitt College of Design Arts. Its 38-acre campus is located in the University City area of West Philadelphia.
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| Web Site | www.drexel.edu/ |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 15,047 |
| Women | 6,966 (46.3%) |
| Men | 8,081 (53.7%) |
| Graduate Students | 9,813 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Moderately difficult |
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| Overall Admission Rate | 75% of 40,586 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Regular Admission Deadline | January 15 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
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| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | Not reported |
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| SAT Math | 580-680 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 540-640 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 530-640 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 24-29 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $56,165 |
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Tuition and Fees | $36,090 |
Room and Board | $14,175 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 61% |
| Average Freshman Award | $22,769 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | Not reported |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Quarter |
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| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 1,011 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 26% of classes 10-19 students: 34% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes 30-39 students: 8% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-59 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 2% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Philadelphia Population | 1,517,550 |
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| Nearest Metropolitan Area | Philadelphia |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 89% of freshmen, 28% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
| Mascot | Dragon |
| Sororities | 9% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 9% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.8% American Indian/Alaskan Native 13.7% Asian 8.3% Black/African-American 6.5% Hispanic/Latino 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 65.0% White 5.5% Unknown |
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| International Students | 9.1% from 134 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 85.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 24.6% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 15.6% |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
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| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.55 | 3.84 | 630 | 600 | 605 | 28 |
| Low | 2.10 | 2.30 | 410 | 380 | 360 | 18 |
| High | 4.00 | 5.00 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 34 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• Drexel's engineering curriculum has been designated a national model by the National Science Foundation.
• Drexel's "Step Shows" provide African American and Latino fraternities and sororities with opportunities to entertain students.
• Drexel has run MathForum.org, a major online math resource for grade school kids, since 1992.
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