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$62,412
per year
In-State Tuition
80%
Acceptance Rate
78%
Graduation Rate
90%
Retention Rate
Drexel University is an educational institution in Philadelphia, PA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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10 of 34 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Major: Accounting & Finance
Engineering
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Major: Substance Abuse Counseling
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(5)
Basketball
Softball
Soccer
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Squash
Aquatic Sports(2)
Swimming and Diving
Rowing
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Drexel reviews all first-year applicants for merit scholarships: $20,000-$35,000 for Early Decision/Early Action admits and $10,000-$35,000 for Regular Decision (Fall 2027).
For students entering Fall 2027
Drexel Merit Scholarship (Early Decision / Early Action admits)
Competitive$20,000-$35,000 (period not stated on the page)
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Full-time enrollment; applied only during class terms (not during co-op)
Considered automatically when your complete admission application is submitted by your plan's deadline
Awarded by the Admissions Committee based on academic performance; no published GPA or test minimums. Range applies to students admitted Early Decision or Early Action. Not available during co-op terms.
Drexel Merit Scholarship (Regular Decision admits)
Competitive$10,000-$35,000 (period not stated on the page)
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Full-time enrollment; applied only during class terms (not during co-op)
Considered automatically when your complete admission application is submitted by your plan's deadline
Awarded by the Admissions Committee based on academic performance; no published GPA or test minimums. Range applies to students admitted Regular Decision. Not available during co-op terms.
FIRST Robotics Scholarship
Competitive$8,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Full-time enrollment; applied only during class terms
Submit the FIRST Robotics supplemental application in Discover Drexel by November 25 (Early Decision/Early Action) or February 1 (Regular Decision)
For first-year applicants to any major who are former or current FIRST participants. Requires a supplemental application.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$28,055
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$84,648
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,325
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Qtr Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 47 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | — | — | Not Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
91 career paths
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