School Counselors
At Drexel, we value partnering with you to help students find the best fit for them. That is why we invite you to explore the resources below and get to know all that Drexel has to offer you and your students.
First-Year Application Options
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| November 15 | Applications due; decisions released in mid-December. |
| November 25 | CSS Profile due; required to be considered for institutional need-based financial aid. Read more about how to apply for aid. |
| January 15 | Tuition deposit and housing deposit due for admitted early decision students. |
| February 1 | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) priority submission deadline; required to be considered for federal or state need-based financial aid (domestic applicants only). Read more about how to apply for aid. |
Please note that admissions decisions may be impacted by a failure to submit the CSS Profile for those applicants who have indicated on their application that they are interested in receiving financial aid.
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| November 15 | Applications due; decisions released in mid-December. Applicants applying to the BA/BS+MD Early Assurance program must have all application documents submitted. |
| November 25 | CSS Profile due; required to be considered for institutional need-based financial aid. Read more about how to apply for aid. |
| February 1 | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) priority submission deadline; required to be considered for federal or state need-based financial aid (domestic applicants only). Read more about how to apply for aid. |
| May 1 | Tuition deposit and housing deposit due for admitted students. |
Please note that admissions decisions may be impacted by a failure to submit the CSS Profile for those applicants who have indicated on their application that they are interested in receiving financial aid.
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| November 15 | Applicants applying to the BA/BS+MD Early Assurance program must have all application documents submitted. |
| January 15 | Applications due; decisions released by April 1. |
| February 1 |
CSS Profile due; required to be considered for institutional need-based financial aid. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) priority submission deadline; required to be considered for federal or state need-based financial aid (domestic applicants only). Read more about how to apply for aid. |
| May 1 | Tuition deposit and housing deposit due for admitted students. |
Please note that admissions decisions may be impacted by a failure to submit the CSS Profile for those applicants who have indicated on their application that they are interested in receiving financial aid.
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| October 1 | Applications due; decisions released by November 1. |
| October 8 | 2025–2026 CSS Profile due; required to be considered for institutional need-based financial aid. |
| October 8 (Recommended*) | 2025–2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) priority submission deadline; required to be considered for federal or state need-based financial aid (domestic applicants only). Read more about how to apply for aid. |
| Immediately upon confirming (International admitted students only) | We strongly recommend that admitted first-year winter entry international students submit their I-20/DS-2019 applications as soon as possible after confirming their enrollment to the University. Doing so will allow them sufficient time to receive their I-20/DS-2019s, obtain their student visas at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate abroad, and arrive in the U.S. to start their programs. Applying later may cause visa application delays and impact their ability to start their program as planned. |
| November 13 | Tuition deposit and housing deposit due for admitted first-year winter entry students. |
| January 5 | First day of winter quarter. |
Please note that admissions decisions may be impacted by a failure to submit the CSS Profile for those applicants who have indicated on their application that they are interested in receiving financial aid.
*In order to receive a financial aid package that reflects eligibility for federal and state aid at the same time as admission, applicants are encouraged to submit their FAFSA by October 8; however, the FAFSA can be received after this date.
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| July 15 | Fall entry International Gateway application and all supporting materials due. |
| July 31 | Tuition deposit and housing deposit due for fall start students. |
The Value of a Drexel Education
*Net Tuition Price is tuition minus the average financial aid package offered to first-time undergraduate students for 2024–2025.
First-Year Costs
Below are the estimated costs of tuition, fees, and average housing and food based on three quarters for the 2025–2026 academic year.
View a complete breakdown of the estimated cost of attendance for 2025–2026.
First-Year Merit Scholarship Ranges for Admitted Fall 2026 Students
Early Decision and Early Action: $20,000–$35,000
Regular Decision: $10,000–$35,000
Admitted students will also be eligible for need-based aid if they complete the CSS Profile and FAFSA by the specified deadlines.
Financial Aid Awarded
Out of Our 2024–2025 First-Year Class
2024–2025 Financial Aid Investment for Undergraduate Students
Estimate the Cost of a Drexel Education
Drexel's Net Price Calculator is a tool that families of prospective first-year students can use to estimate their student's cost of attending Drexel. While this calculator only provides an estimate, you can get a sense of the financial aid your student may be eligible for.
Learn more about the Net Price CalculatorAt A Glance: The 2024–2025 First-Year Class
Visit our First-Year Student Population Profile to read more about Drexel's most recent incoming first-year students
Drexel Events for Counselors
The Drexel Promise
Monitor Your Students' Progress With Slate.org
Slate.org is a streamlined communication tool utilized by over 1,500 colleges and universities that provides counselors with information regarding their students' application progress. Through Slate.org, you can view the status of your students' Drexel admission applications and financial aid, all in one convenient and centralized location.
Learn More About Drexel
Here at Drexel, students are encouraged to collect experiences that will help them along the path they've chosen. That includes participating in our student life organizations and activities where they'll meet new friends from around the world and find a supportive community that shares their passions. After all, no two students experience Drexel the same way.
They'll also get the benefits of Drexel's location in Philadelphia, with plenty of cultural and artistic endeavors happening around the city all year long. Plus, students at Drexel are invited to take part in our unique cooperative education program, which provides our Dragons with the opportunity to gain up to 18 months of real work experience before they even graduate.
Still Have Questions?
Our admissions representatives can provide you with everything you need to know about admission to Drexel. You can also contact the Office of Admissions via email at enroll@drexel.edu or phone at 215.895.2400.
Footnotes referenced in the infographic on data sources:
- National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) September 2023 Salary Survey.
- Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce, 2020. https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2022/
- Within Pennsylvania, Drexel University ranks 10th out of 120 predominantly bachelor's or above degree granting institutions in terms of median earnings of students working and not enrolled 10 years after entry.