First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | ||
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 | ||
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Spring | February 1, 2027 | |
| Rolling admission | Fall | July 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: drexel.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Drexel University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | Math and Computer Science 4 MATH 121 Placement exam exempt | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Math and Computer Science 12 MATH 121 and MATH…Math and Computer Science 12 MATH 121 and MATH 122 and MATH 123 Placement exam exempt | |
| Biology | 4 | Sciences 4 BIO 132 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | Sciences 8-10 CHEM 101 and CHEM 102 CHEM 121 and…Sciences 8-10 CHEM 101 and CHEM 102 CHEM 121 and CHEM 122 Placement exam exempt | |
| United States History | 4 | History and Social Sciences 4 HIST 201 | |
| Psychology | 4 | History and Social Sciences 3 PSY 101 | |
| Statistics | 4 | Math and Computer Science 4 STAT 201, HSCI 345*…Math and Computer Science 4 STAT 201, HSCI 345*, MATH 107** *For students enrolled in the College of Nursing and Health Professions ** For students enrolled in ELEM and EDUC (SSTU & ENGL cert only) | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Math and Computer Sciences 3 CS 190 |
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| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | Math and Computer Science 4 MATH 121 Placement exam exempt | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Math and Computer Science 12 MATH 121 and MATH…Math and Computer Science 12 MATH 121 and MATH 122 and MATH 123 Placement exam exempt | |
| Biology | 4 | Sciences 4 BIO 132 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | Sciences 8-10 CHEM 101 and CHEM 102 CHEM 121 and…Sciences 8-10 CHEM 101 and CHEM 102 CHEM 121 and CHEM 122 Placement exam exempt | |
| United States History | 4 | History and Social Sciences 4 HIST 201 | |
| Psychology | 4 | History and Social Sciences 3 PSY 101 | |
| Statistics | 4 | Math and Computer Science 4 STAT 201, HSCI 345*…Math and Computer Science 4 STAT 201, HSCI 345*, MATH 107** *For students enrolled in the College of Nursing and Health Professions ** For students enrolled in ELEM and EDUC (SSTU & ENGL cert only) | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Math and Computer Sciences 3 CS 190 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | History and Social Sciences 4 ECON 202 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | History and Social Sciences 4 ECON 201 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | History and Social Sciences 4 HIST 161 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | Sciences 3 ENVS 260 | |
| European History | 4 | History and Social Sciences 4 HIST T180 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | History and Social Sciences 3 TGFE 099 (free elective) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | World Languages and Cultures 4 SPAN 103 Must take…World Languages and Cultures 4 SPAN 103 Must take placement exam | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | Math and Computer Sciences 3 CS 150 | |
| Art History | 4 | Arts 6 ARTH 101,102 | |
| Music Theory | 5 | Arts 3 MUSC 121 | |
| (Both English exams) | 4 | English 6 ENGL 101 and THSE 099 | |
| Calculus AB Subscore | 4 | Math and Computer Science 4 MATH 121 Placement exam exempt | |
| Chinese Lang and Culture | 4 | World Languages and Cultures 4 CHIN 103 Must take…World Languages and Cultures 4 CHIN 103 Must take placement exam | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | History and Social Sciences 4 PSCI 140 | |
| Drawing | 4 | Arts 3 VSST 110 | |
| English Lang and Comp | 4 | English 3 ENGL 101 | |
| English Lit and Composition | 4 | English 3 ENGL 101 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | World Languages and Cultures 4 FREN 103 Must take…World Languages and Cultures 4 FREN 103 Must take placement exam | |
| French Literature | 4 | World Languages and Cultures 4 FREN 202 Must take…World Languages and Cultures 4 FREN 202 Must take placement exam | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | World Languages and Cultures 4 GER 103 Must take…World Languages and Cultures 4 GER 103 Must take placement exam | |
| Govt/Politics: US | 4 | History and Social Sciences 4 PSCI 110 | |
| International English Lang | 4 | English 3 TGFE 099 (free elective) | |
| Italian Lang and Culture | 4 | World Languages and Cultures 4 ITAL 103 Must take…World Languages and Cultures 4 ITAL 103 Must take placement exam | |
| Japanese Lang and Culture | 4 | World Languages and Cultures 4 JAPN 103 Must take…World Languages and Cultures 4 JAPN 103 Must take placement exam | |
| Latin | 4 | World Languages and Cultures 3 THSE 099…World Languages and Cultures 3 THSE 099 (humanities elective) LANGT180* *Philosophy majors only | |
| Music Aural Subscore | 5 | Arts 1 MUSC 125 (Ear Training I) | |
| Music Nonaural Subscore | 5 | Arts 3 MUSC 121 (Music Theory I) | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 4 | Sciences 4 PHYS 152 (or PHYS 182 for ARCH and ARCS majors) | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 4 | Sciences 4 PHYS 154 (or PHYS 184 for ARCH and…Sciences 4 PHYS 154 (or PHYS 184 for ARCH and ARCS majors)(or PHYS 170 for all other Westphal majors and CNHP majors) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | Sciences 4 PHYS 154 (or PHYS 181 for ARCH and…Sciences 4 PHYS 154 (or PHYS 181 for ARCH and ARCS majors)(or PHYS 170 for all other Westphal majors and CNHP majors) Placement exam exempt | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | Sciences 4 PHYS 102 (or PHYS 154 for PHYS, BIO…Sciences 4 PHYS 102 (or PHYS 154 for PHYS, BIO, ENVS, EDUC:PHYS, and NEUS majors) (or PHYS 184 for ARCH and ARCS majors) (or PHYS 170 for all other Westphal majors and CNHP majors) Placement exam exempt | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | Sciences 4 PHYS 152 (or PHYS 182 for ARCH and…Sciences 4 PHYS 152 (or PHYS 182 for ARCH and ARCS majors) Placement exam exempt | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | Sciences 4 PHYS 101 (or PHYS 152 for PHYS, BIO…Sciences 4 PHYS 101 (or PHYS 152 for PHYS, BIO, ENVS, NEUS majors) (or 182 for ARCH, ARCS majors) Placement exam exempt | |
| Precalculus | 4 | Math and Computer Sciences 3 MATH 110 Placement exam exempt | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | World Languages and Cultures 4 SPAN 202 Must take…World Languages and Cultures 4 SPAN 202 Must take placement exam | |
| Studio Art: 2D Design | 5 | Arts 3 VSST 101 | |
| Studio Art: 3D Design | 5 | Arts 3 VSST 103 |
Source: drexel.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 381 |
| Computer Science | 192 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 156 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 153 |
| Accounting and Finance | 118 |
| Business Analytics | 111 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 101 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 90 |
Show the other 78 majors
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 89 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 76 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 75 |
| Computer Engineering | 68 |
| Chemical Engineering | 55 |
| Business Administration and Management | 55 |
| Music Management | 48 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 46 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 46 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 45 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 43 |
| Civil Engineering | 43 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 40 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 40 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 39 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 38 |
| Management Science | 37 |
| Architectural Engineering | 37 |
| Architecture | 37 |
| Graphic Design | 36 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 32 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 31 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 29 |
| Interior Design | 27 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 26 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 25 |
| Data Science | 24 |
| Management Information Systems | 24 |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 23 |
| Construction Management | 23 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 22 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 21 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 21 |
| Political Science and Government | 20 |
| Information Science/Studies | 19 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 19 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 18 |
| Criminology | 18 |
| Environmental Science | 17 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 17 |
| Materials Engineering | 17 |
| Mathematics | 17 |
| Chemistry | 16 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 14 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 13 |
| Public Health | 13 |
| Photography | 13 |
| English Language and Literature | 13 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 12 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 12 |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | 11 |
| Physics | 11 |
| Real Estate | 11 |
| Culinary Science/Culinology | 10 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 10 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 9 |
| Architectural Studies | 8 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 |
| Dance, Other | 7 |
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist | 7 |
| Economics | 6 |
| Political Economy | 6 |
| Environmental Studies | 5 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| History | 3 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 3 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 3 |
| Economics and Computer Science | 3 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 3 |
| Engineering | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 2 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 1 |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Drexel University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #13 for Architectural engineeringof 31 colleges
- #15 for Hospitality managementof 50 colleges
- #20 for Real estateof 38 colleges
- #21 for Cybersecurityof 50 colleges
- #24 for Management information systemsof 50 colleges
- #24 for Pre-pharmacyof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
11% of men in fraternities · 8% of women in sororities · 10% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
6,330,422 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.3 of 20
Elevation
52 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
28°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
16.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
40 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,620 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Pennsylvania0 mi
- Moore College of Art and Design1 mi
- Curtis Institute of Music1 mi
- Peirce College1 mi
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts1 mi
- Thomas Jefferson University2 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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