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First-Year Students

You are looking for a dynamic learning environment that will help you achieve your goals. That's why Drexel may be the right place for you. Explore all of our options, which include more than 80 full-time undergraduate majors, exceptional research opportunities, a cooperative education program offering up to 18 months of professional work experience, and much more. You are ready.

Applying to Drexel

Ready to apply? Students applying for first-year admission are offered the choice of applying Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision. Learn more about what option is best for you.

Learn More about Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Decision Application Options

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We asked some current Drexel students to share their experiences about searching for colleges. Watch their video responses.

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Visit Us

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One of the best ways to get to know Drexel is to jump right in and take a look around — whether that's in person or virtually — we've got you covered with a variety of options.

Visits, Virtual Events, and Virtual Tours

Why Attend College?

A college education is an investment in you and your future. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, college-educated individuals earn more and find greater economic success in their futures. In fact, Higher Ed Dive found that the estimated median lifetime earnings for an individual with a bachelor’s degree is $400,000 more than those with no college. It’s important to note that every University has their own outcomes, learn more about the value of a Drexel education today.

Is Drexel the Right School for You?

At Drexel, students build a strong foundation of knowledge under the guidance of our expert faculty while our dynamic cooperative education program, known as Drexel Co-op, provides them with opportunities to gain up to 18 months of real-world work experience with respected organizations from around the globe. This unique combination of advanced academics and real-world experience truly sets our students apart. Yet, the college experience isn’t all about academics and a future career, here at Drexel, our first-year Dragons are constantly getting involved in student life activities, making new friends from around the world, and enjoying everything the great city of Philadelphia has to offer.

Take a look at our first-year application instructions to acquaint yourself with the steps to apply. You’re also encouraged to explore our financial aid opportunities for undergraduate students. Don’t forget: Drexel offers three different admission plans: Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision.

If you think Drexel is right for you, then apply today!

Apply Check Your Application Status

Have you recently been admitted to Drexel? Check out our Admitted Student page to start celebrating and to learn about important next steps!

Investing in a Drexel University Education

At Drexel, we want to make sure the cost of a Drexel education is clear, and that every family fully understands and takes advantage of all the financial resources available.

At A Glance: The 2020-2021 First-Year Class

Visit our First-Year Student Population Profile to read more about Drexel's most recent incoming first-year students

3.77

Average GPA (out of a 4.0 GPA)

40%

of Drexel’s first-year students were in the top 10% of their class

U.S. states represented in first-year class

Still Have Questions?

Our admissions representatives can provide you with everything you need to know about your admission to Drexel. You can also contact the Office of Admissions via email at enroll@drexel.edu or phone at 215.895.2400. Finally, you can find quick answers to commonly asked questions and helpful links to additional information with our frequently asked questions.

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