Understanding Financial Aid

The following examples illustrate the type of financial aid package a student might receive at Drexel. You'll notice that with scholarships, grants, loans, and payment plans, the cost is significantly reduced. (Figures are based on 2009–2010 tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan.) We encourage you to use our Freshman Tuition and Financial Aid Estimation Calculator to create an estimate of what your expenses may be.

Total Cost – Drexel Financial Aid Package = Out-of-Pocket Cost Per Year

Resident: Three Co-op Option (Five Years)

  Breakdown Total
Total Cost (2009–2010)   $44,516
Tuition $29,800  
Fees $ 2,035  
Housing $ 7,602  
Meal Plan $ 5,079  
Drexel Financial Aid   - $25,100
Merit Scholarships* $12,600  
Grants $ 6,500  
Loans $ 6,000  
Out-of-Pocket Cost   $19,416
Monthly Cost with
Nine-Month Payment Plan
  $ 2,157
Additional Financial Aid:
College Work-Study**
$ 1,500

Resident: One Co-op Option (Four Years)

Breakdown Total
Total Cost (2009–2010)   $51,416
Tuition $36,700  
Fees $2,035  
Housing $ 7,602  
Meal Plan $ 5,079  
Drexel Financial Aid   - $29,300
Merit Scholarships* $14,900  
Grants $ 8,400  
Loans $ 6,000  
Out-of-Pocket Cost   $22,116
Monthly Cost with
Nine-Month Payment Plan
  $ 2,457
Additional Financial Aid:
College Work-Study**
$ 1,500

*A number of academic scholarships are available to students who have demonstrated exceptional academic ability.

**Awarded through a paycheck for employment. Refer to Evaluating Your Options for details.