Cost and Budget
Cost of Living in Philadelphia
Living in Philadelphia is considered affordable in comparison to other big cities in the United States. Below is an estimated budget that incoming students generally spend per quarter here at Drexel. Miscellaneous personal expenses are at the discretion of the student.
| Housing |
$3,000 - 5,000 per quarter |
| Meals |
$1,000 - 2,000 per quarter |
| Books |
$300-500 per quarter |
| Health Insurance |
$600 - 1200 per quarter |
| Immunizations |
$0-300 |
| SEVIS & Visa fees |
$450 (one-time fee) |
| Personal Expenses |
varies |
*The above amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Total does not include airfare or personal travel expenses.
Cost of Tuition for Fee-Paying Visiting Students
Drexel offers fee-paying international visiting students a substantial 30% discount on its published fees per term, which can be consulted here. For example, the 2024 discounted rate was $14,009.80 per term.
Fee-paying visiting students must pay tuition via the Drexel student e-bill. More information about using the Drexel student e-bill is linked here.
Scholarship Opportunity for Visiting Students
Students are encouraged to apply to our exchange student blog scholarship, which awards up to $500 for one term! Read the blogs here.