Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA, US🇺🇸

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Drexel University as an international student from Egypt: application journey, financial aid, and co-op opportunities
Drexel University

Drexel University 🇺🇸

Philadelphia, US

Drexel University as an international student from Egypt: application journey, financial aid, and co-op opportunities

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by Mahmoud from Egypt 🇪🇬

Turning Childhood Dream into Reality: My Journey to Drexel University with Financial Aid
Drexel University

Drexel University 🇺🇸

Philadelphia, US

Turning Childhood Dream into Reality: My Journey to Drexel University with Financial Aid

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by Sofya from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

My experience at Drexel University with a full-ride scholarship
Drexel University

Drexel University 🇺🇸

Philadelphia, US

My experience at Drexel University with a full-ride scholarship

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by Kalamkas from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

My journey to Drexel University with $170,000 in Financial Aid and thoughts after the 1st semester
Drexel University

Drexel University 🇺🇸

Philadelphia, US

My journey to Drexel University with $170,000 in Financial Aid and thoughts after the 1st semester

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by damiradosm from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2024-2025 undergraduate

Drexel University is located in Large City of Philadelphia, PA, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Deadlines

 
    • Regular Decision
      Winter (January, 2025)
    • Early Action
      Fall (September, 2025)
    • Early Decision
      Fall (September, 2025)
    • Regular Decision
      Fall (September, 2025)

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2023 undergraduate

International

Overall

Test Scores SAT/ACT

Test Policy for Fall 2026: SAT/ACT Required for some

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

610700

Math

620730

ACT

Composite

2733
The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of secondary school record✓
Class rank✓
Academic GPA✓
Standardized test scores✓
Application essay✓
Recommendation(s)✓

Non-Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Interview✓
Extracurricular activities✓
Talent/ability✓
Character/personal qualities✓
First generation✓
Alumni/ae relation✓
Geographical residence✓
State residency✓
Religious affiliation/commitment✓
Volunteer work✓
Work experience✓
Level of applicant’s interest✓

Supplemental Essays

 

Reflect on your experiences, personal characteristics, and unique traits that have prepared you for the challenges and opportunities associated with your chosen major. How have these things shaped your goals, aspirations, and potential contributions to your field of study? (maximum of 500 words)

500 words

Costs & Aid

$81,413Total Cost on Campus
2023-2024 for international students
Estimated expensesAcademic year 2023-24
Undergraduate tuition and fees$60,663
Books and supplies$1,700
On-campus housing$17,550
On-campus other expenses$1,500
Total$81,413

Rankings

#86U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#351–400Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#721-730QS World University Rankings 2025

Fields of Study

Students graduated in 2022-2023