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Cost of Attendance for Medical (MD) Program

The cost of attendance information on this page will help you see the differences between your first year and your subsequent years as a medical student. 

Prospective Drexel students and applicants looking for information about the Cost of Attendance should review the information on the Prospective Student Financial Information page. 

The official cost of attendance for the 2021–2022 academic year will be available in spring 2021. 

2020–2021 Academic Year

Year 1

Cost Amount
Tuition* $58,978
University Fees $1,738
Disability Insurance  $51
Orientation Fee  $109
Loan Origination Fee  $452
Books  $1,250
Computer & iPad $1,190
Instruments & Equipment  $200
Health Insurance $2,697
Personal $1,680
Room & Board $14,570
Transportation $2,000

*Listed tuition and fees reflect the standard 2020–2021 rates established by the Board of Trustees. For additional information please visit the Tuition and Fees Web page.

Year 2

Cost Amount 
Tuition* $58,978
University Fees $1,702
Disability Insurance  $51
Loan Origination Fee  $476
Books  $300
Health Insurance
$2,697
Personal $1,848
Room & Board $16,027
Transportation $2,200
Step 1 USMLE Exam  $645
Step 1 USMLE review materials  $500

*Listed tuition and fees reflect the standard 2020–2021 rates established by the Board of Trustees. For additional information please visit the Tuition and Fees Web page. 

Year 3

Cost Amount
Tuition* $58,978
University Fees $1,702
Disability Insurance  $51
Loan Origination Fee  $499
Books  $500
Health Insurance $2,697
Personal $2,016
Room & Board $17,484
Transportation $4,182
Step 2 CK USMLE Exam $645
Step 2 CS USMLE Exam $1,300
Step 2 USMLE review materials  $500
NBME Clinical Self Assessment Subject Exam  $300

*Listed tuition and fees reflect the standard 2020–2021 rates established by the Board of Trustees. For additional information please visit the Tuition and Fees Web page.

Year 4

Cost Amount
Tuition* $58,978
University Fees $1,702
Disability Insurance  $51
Loan Origination Fee  $476
Books  $500
Health Insurance $2,697
Personal $1,848
Room & Board $16,027
Transportation $3,899
Residency Interviews  $4,000

*Listed tuition and fees reflect the standard 2020–2021 rates established by the Board of Trustees. For additional information please visit the Tuition and Fees Web page.

Viewing Your Cost of Attendance

If you are a recently admitted student, you will be able to view your cost of attendance in the Financial Aid tab of Discover Drexel.

If you are a confirmed or continuing student, you can view your cost of attendance via DrexelOne:

  • Log in to DrexelOne.
  • Select the "Billing and Financial Aid" tab.
  • In the "Financial Aid Summary" channel, your cost of attendance information will be listed below "Financial Aid Award," in the section labeled "Estimated Cost of Attendance."