Per-credit tuition rates apply to both full-time and part-time students. University and program-specific fees may also apply. For more information on program-specific fees, contact the College of Nursing and Health Professions.
Tuition and fee rates, which are established annually by the University's Board of Trustees, are subject to change without notice. For the most updated information, please contact Student Financial Services at 215-895-1445.
| 2011–12 General Fees |
|
| Full-Time General Fee |
$260 (per term) |
| Part-Time General Fee |
$130 (per term) |
| Technology Fee (Entering Sacramento Students Only – One Time) |
$500 |
| Immunization Fee (Entering International Students) |
$35 |
Drexel University Online Students — For tuition rates of
online programs, please contact Drexel University
Online at 1-877-215-0009.
Disclaimer
Tuition and fee rates, which are established annually by the University's
Board of Trustees, are subject to change without notice. For the most updated
information, please contact Student
Financial Services at 215-895-1445.
Housing
Though some on-campus housing may be available for graduate students through
a lottery system, Drexel graduate students typically live off campus and commute
by foot, bike, car, or public transit. Visit the University Housing website for more information about living on campus.
The University's Office
of Off-Campus Housing maintains lists of area landlords and can help
you with the basics of finding a place to live.
Average Rent
Apartment prices in Philadelphia vary widely based on size, amenities, and
location. The following numbers are meant as a guideline only. Note: These
numbers come from the University
of Pennsylvania's Off-Campus Services Office.
University City and West Philadelphia
- Efficiency/studio (one room): $425–$1,124 per month; average $690
- House share: $484–$807 per month; average $676
- One bedroom: $525–$1,470 per month; average $850
- Two bedroom: $715–$2,300 per month; average $1,248
Center City and Art Museum Area
- Efficiency/studio (one room): $700–$1,874 per month; average $1,030
- One bedroom: $910–$2,529 per month; average $1,528
- Two bedroom: $1,230–$3,195 per month; average $1,968
Searching for Apartments
Drexel's student newspaper, The Triangle, features classified
listings for apartments, houses, and roommates.
International House, located just
a few blocks from Drexel on the University of Pennsylvania campus, offers relatively
inexpensive housing for students from all over the world.
The University of Pennsylvania, Drexel's neighbor in University City, provides
detailed search forms for apartments and roommates (house/apartment shares)
on their Off-Campus
Services website.
The city's major daily newspaper, The Philadelphia Inquirer, has searchable
classified ads for apartments.
The apartment listings from Philadelphia's two weekly alternative newspapers
are also a popular choice with students:
The Philadelphia craigslist housing
listings are updated several times a day.
Additional Expenses
In addition to tuition and fees, estimated expenses for a single full-time
student for three terms of study include:
- $1,575 for books and supplies
- $2,925 for personal expenses
- $2,700 for travel expenses
- $13,500 for living expenses (in off-campus housing)