Thank you for visiting NationalApplicationCenter.com.

If you are seeing this message, you are doing so for one of several reasons:

  1. You are using a text based browser
  2. You are viewing this site on a web-enabled cell phone
  3. You are using an outdated browser which doesn't fully support Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

If you fall into the third category, you'll need to upgrade your browser to view NationalApplicationCenter.com the way it was intended to be viewed.

To make your life a little simpler, here are some links to CSS compliant browsers:

Any one of these browsers properly supports the CSS used on this site and will allow you to view this site as intended.

National Application Center :: campus tours :: Drexel University campus highlights

Plan, explore, and apply to college using these great tools.

Drexel University

Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2875

Official telephone: (215) 895-2000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 2-DREXEL
Fax number: (215) 895-5939
Website: www.drexel.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2015 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Joan McDonald,
Senior Vice President, Enrollment Management
Contacting the office: 800 237-3935
215 895-1285 (fax)
enroll@drexel.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: November 15
Final filing date for fall: January 15
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $75, (may be waived if filed online or if applicant visits campus)
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with alumni representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II recommended
School's test preference: SAT I
Dates test scores should be received: January 15 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
Foreign language: 1 recommended
Lab: 1 required, 1 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 1 required, 1 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
  • Portfolio required of fashion design and graphic design program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: Summer Support Program for applicants not normally admissible.
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Tuition deposit amount: $300, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $200, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

Data is copyrighted material under license to Peterson's, LLC. Material may contain updates provided solely by the institution to which the updated Data relates. These updates are not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for their accuracy. Copyright © 2021 by Peterson's, LLC. All rights reserved.