Drexel University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Drexel University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
26
Average class size
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Drexel has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
10-19
2-9
146
10-19
719
20-29
421
30-39
195
40-49
76
50-99
109
100+
45
Honors Programs
Drexel University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Drexel's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Drexel University:
90%
First-year retention rate
77%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Drexel University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Accounting and Finance
73
152.2
231.4
310.6
389.8
469
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
- Architecture 43
- Architectural Studies 3
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 152
Business
- Accounting and Finance 139
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 92
- Accounting and Business/Management 78
- Business Administration and Management, General 57
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 40
- Actuarial Science 39
- Management Information Systems, General 32
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 24
- Management Science 24
- Construction Management, General 23
- Operations Management and Supervision 16
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 10
- Real Estate 6
- Business/Commerce, General 4
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 2
- Customer Service Management 0
- Organizational Leadership 0
- Accounting 0
- Finance, General 0
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 0
- Business Statistics 0
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 0
- Marketing, Other 0
Communication
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 41
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 41
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 2
- Radio and Television 0
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 20
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 209
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 64
- Information Science/Studies 34
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 32
- Human-Centered Technology Design 19
- Informatics 0
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 0
Culinary
- Culinary Science/Culinology 10
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training 0
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 34
- Secondary Education and Teaching 1
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 183
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 87
- Computer Engineering, General 79
- Chemical Engineering 76
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 64
- Civil Engineering, General 56
- Computer Software Engineering 28
- Electromechanical Engineering 27
- Architectural Engineering 21
- Materials Engineering 18
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 14
- Engineering, General 4
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 5
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 5
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 5
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 8
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 0
Foreign Languages
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
- French Language and Literature 1
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Chinese Language and Literature 0
- German Language and Literature 0
- Arabic Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 469
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 104
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 45
- Public Health, General 29
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 23
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 7
- Lactation Consultant 0
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 0
History
- History, General 9
- History, Other 0
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0
Legal Professions And Studies
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General 17
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 52
- General Studies 0
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 22
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Business Analytics 117
- Data Science, General 26
- International/Globalization Studies 22
- Nutrition Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Science 19
- Environmental Studies 11
Parks
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 30
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 28
- Physics, General 7
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 3
- Geology/Earth Science, General 0
- Physics, Other 0
Psychology
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 82
- Psychology, General 0
Social Sciences
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 29
- Criminology 27
- Economics, General 22
- Political Science and Government, General 19
- Sociology, General 5
- Anthropology, General 3
- Political Economy 3
Visual And Performing Arts
- Music Management 62
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 55
- Design and Applied Arts, Other 47
- Graphic Design 46
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 33
- Interior Design 25
- Fashion/Apparel Design 23
- Photography 13
- Playwriting and Screenwriting 7
- Dance, Other 4
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
- Visual and Performing Arts, General 1
- Digital Arts 0
- Industrial and Product Design 0
- Game and Interactive Media Design 0
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 0
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