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Drexel University Nursing Programs

Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, PA. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Drexel University Rankings

Drexel has earned the following rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#14 of 48	State — Pennsylvania
Overall Quality	#37 of 141	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#144 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Drexel University?

Get in touch with Drexel can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone:	2158952000
Website:	drexel.edu/
Admissions:	drexel.edu/admissions/overview/
Financial Aid:	drexel.edu/drexelcentral/finaid/overview/

How Do I Get Into Drexel?

You can apply to Drexel online at: https://drexel.edu/admissions/apply/

Drexel is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Drexel

Here’s what Drexel requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Drexel?

Drexel admits 79%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 8% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

34% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Drexel, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 620 and 700. Math scores were between 620 and 740.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1240 to 1440. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Drexel ranged between 27 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Drexel vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	17,829	13,950	78%
Women	18,920	15,232	80%

Can I Afford Drexel University?

The average net price after aid at Drexel is $38,428. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$60,042
In-State Fees	$2,370
Out-of-State Tuition	$60,042
Out-of-State Fees	$2,370
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$62,412
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$62,412

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 21% of students at Drexel receive some form of financial aid (2,850 students).

Nearly 92% of students at Drexel receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $29,045 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,763.

Student Loan Debt

49% of Drexel undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,430 per year.

Drexel University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 10,128 students enrolled at Drexel. Drexel is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 13,509 undergraduate students at Drexel, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Drexel University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3,269
Black or African American	1,377
Hispanic	1,229
White	5,457
American Indian/Alaska Native	13
Two or More Races	621
Non-Resident	1,215

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Drexel break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	1,102
New Jersey	383
New York	149
Maryland	102
California	62

Additionally, approximately 9.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Drexel University Graduate Student Diversity

8,114 of Drexel’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Drexel, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Drexel University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,079
Black or African American	916
Hispanic	576
White	3,829
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	283
Non-Resident	1,217

Online Learning at Drexel University

Drexel offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

4,283 undergraduate students at Drexel took at least one online class — of those, 937 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,038 students took at least one online class and 2,820 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Drexel University

Drexel offers 30 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Drexel has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.