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Drexel University

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

25% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Drexel enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$17,550
Total Cost of Attendance	$76,835

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$28,055	$112,220
$30-48k	$29,435	$117,740
$48-75k	$34,970	$139,880
$75-110k	$37,842	$151,368
$110k+	$48,089	$192,356

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Drexel University

25.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$25,325

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Drexel University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$84,648

Median Earnings (10yr)

$25,325

Median Debt

3.3x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Drexel University — 3.3x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Drexel University True Cost by Family Income

25% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Drexel enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$28,055	$112,220
$30-48k	$29,435	$117,740
$48-75k	$34,970	$139,880
$75-110k	$37,842	$151,368
$110k+	$48,089	$192,356

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$17,550
Total Cost of Attendance	$76,835

Financial Aid & Student Debt

25.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$25,325

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$69,063

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Drexel University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Drexel University actually cost per year?

Drexel University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $76,835/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $35,678/yr, a 54% discount off sticker price.

Does Drexel University offer good financial aid?

25% of Drexel University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Drexel University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Drexel University requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Drexel University?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $28,055/yr at Drexel University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $48,089/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Drexel University worth the cost?

Drexel University graduates earn a median of $84,648 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $307,340 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.