Drexel University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Drexel University?

Drexel has the same published undergraduate tuition for Pennsylvania residents and out-of-state students. In the 2024-25 figures, full-time undergraduate tuition was $60,042 and required fees were $2,370, for $62,412 in tuition and required fees before housing or other expenses.

For that reporting period, typical room and board charges totaled $18,831, and books and supplies were estimated at $1,200. Adding those amounts to tuition and required fees gives $82,443, but that subtotal is not a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses, and other student-specific charges can add to it. Students living off campus will have a different housing budget, not necessarily a lower one.

Published prices differ from what a student ultimately pays after grants and scholarships. The reported average net price varies substantially by family income; for families with annual income of $0-$48,000, it was $29,435, while the figure for those above $110,000 was $48,089. Those are averages for qualifying students, not individualized aid offers. Drexel reported average undergraduate grant aid of $29,045 among recipients and that 49% of students had student loans. A grant reduces the amount to pay; a loan must generally be repaid.

Eligible students can seek federal grants and loans through the FAFSA, along with applicable state aid and Drexel scholarships or grants. Merit awards and need-based assistance can have different criteria and renewal rules. Pennsylvania residents should also check state-grant eligibility, while veterans and eligible dependents should ask how military education benefits interact with institutional aid. For a usable comparison with another college, request Drexel's current academic-year cost-of-attendance budget and compare net cost after grants, keeping borrowing separate.

What are the work-study opportunities at Drexel University?

Drexel's most distinctive work-related option is cooperative education, or co-op: eligible students alternate classroom study with professional work periods. A co-op is part of an academic plan and differs from an ordinary campus job. Positions and compensation vary, and participation does not guarantee an offer from a particular employer.

The university's Steinbright Career Development Center supports the co-op process and offers career advising and job-search resources. Students can seek help with résumés, interviews, employer engagement, and planning for work after graduation. Those services are forms of support, not verified placement or earnings outcomes.

Federal Work-Study is a separate, need-based financial-aid program for eligible students, generally determined through the FAFSA. An award indicates an opportunity to earn wages through an eligible job; it is not money automatically deducted from a tuition bill. Students may also seek other on-campus or nearby part-time jobs that do not require Work-Study eligibility. Before taking a position, students should compare expected hours with Drexel's quarter schedule and any co-op obligations.