by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Drexel University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Drexel University amounted to $62,412 each year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees were $2,370; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,042 |
| Fees | $2,370 |
| Total | $62,412 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Drexel University cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Drexel University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Drexel University comes in higher than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Drexel University Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Drexel University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $54,766 |
| Two Years Ago | $56,595 |
| One Year Ago | $58,293 |
| Most Recent Year | $60,042 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Drexel has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, tuition increased 3.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $64,284 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.99%, so a year from now students could pay around $64,276.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $64,276 |
| In 2 Years | $66,196 |
| In 3 Years | $68,173 |
| In 4 Years | $70,209 |
| In 5 Years | $72,306 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $268,854.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Drexel University, check out the Drexel University Financial Aid page.
