by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Drexel degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Drexel measures up.
Drexel is ranked #3,049 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #159 of 168 for value.
These Drexel majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Engineering | #2 of 2 |
| General Advanced Legal Research/Studies | #2 of 2 |
| Legal Research | #4 of 4 |
| Paralegal / Legal Studies | #4 of 4 |
| General Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management | #15 of 22 |
| Political Economy | #16 of 19 |
| Other Computer Software & Media Applications | #17 of 21 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #19 of 19 |
| Architectural Engineering | #22 of 23 |
| Engineering | #22 of 23 |
Read the full Drexel value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Drexel University is ranked #13 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #159 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Drexel financial aid page to be sure.
Drexel University is ranked #3,049 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Drexel University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Drexel costs about $41,656. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $166,626 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $77,852 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $38,509 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $41,656 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $166,626 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Drexel net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Drexel costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Drexel degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $311,408 | — | — |
| All Students | $166,626 | #3,049 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $154,036 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $311,408 | — | — |
| All Students | $166,626 | #159 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $154,036 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Drexel shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $27,737 |
| $30K–$48K | $29,749 |
| $48K–$75K | $35,842 |
| $75K–$110K | $39,204 |
| Over $110K | $47,490 |
About 92% of Drexel undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $29,045 per year. Get more details on the Drexel financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Drexel cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.