Drexel University
Academics
Drexel University
How strong are the academics at Drexel University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
28
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
118
10-19
530
20-29
482
30-39
184
40-49
95
50-99
93
100+
42
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
78%
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
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Mechanical Engineering
Accounting and Finance
65.4
128.52
191.64
254.76
317.88
381
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
- Architecture 37
- Architectural Studies 8
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 156
Business
- Accounting and Finance 118
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 90
- Accounting and Finance 76
- Business Administration and Management, General 55
- Management Information Systems, General 53
- Accounting and Business/Management 46
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 44
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 40
- Management Science 37
- Management Information Systems, General 24
- Construction Management, General 23
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 22
- Operations Management and Supervision 13
- Operations Management and Supervision 12
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 12
- Real Estate 11
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 10
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 10
- Real Estate 7
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 3
- Business Administration and Management, General 1
- Actuarial Science 0
- Business Statistics 0
- Business/Commerce, General 0
- Marketing, Other 0
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 0
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 0
- Organizational Leadership 0
- Finance, General 0
- Accounting 0
- Customer Service Management 0
Communication
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 40
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 40
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 3
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 0
- Radio and Television 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 12
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 192
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 76
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 45
- Human-Centered Technology Design 23
- Information Science/Studies 19
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 17
- Information Science/Studies 1
- Informatics 0
Culinary
- Culinary Science/Culinology 10
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training 0
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 32
- Secondary Education and Teaching 3
- Secondary Education and Teaching 1
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 153
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 101
- Computer Engineering, General 68
- Chemical Engineering 55
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 43
- Civil Engineering, General 43
- Computer Software Engineering 38
- Architectural Engineering 37
- Electromechanical Engineering 21
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 19
- Materials Engineering 17
- Civil Engineering, General 11
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 10
- Engineering, General 2
- Mechanical Engineering 2
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 1
- Computer Engineering, General 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 0
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 0
- ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 13
- English Language and Literature, General 1
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 0
Foreign Languages
- German Language and Literature 2
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
- French Language and Literature 2
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- German Language and Literature 1
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Chinese Language and Literature 0
- Arabic Language and Literature 0
- French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 381
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 89
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 39
- Public Health, General 13
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 9
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 7
- Lactation Consultant 0
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 0
History
- History, General 3
- History, Other 0
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0
Legal Professions And Studies
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General 11
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General 6
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other 2
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 46
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
- General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 17
- Mathematics, General 11
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Business Analytics 111
- Data Science, General 24
- International/Globalization Studies 18
- Business Analytics 10
- Economics and Computer Science 3
- International/Globalization Studies 1
- Nutrition Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Science 17
- Environmental Studies 5
Parks
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 25
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 4
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 16
- Physics, General 11
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 3
- Chemistry, General 1
- Physics, Other 0
- Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Psychology
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 75
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 5
- Psychology, General 0
Social Sciences
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 29
- Political Science and Government, General 20
- Criminology 18
- Economics, General 6
- Political Economy 6
- Sociology, General 5
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 1
- Sociology, General 1
- Political Science and Government, General 1
- Anthropology, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
- Music Management 48
- Graphic Design 36
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 31
- Interior Design 27
- Design and Applied Arts, Other 26
- Fashion/Apparel Design 21
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 14
- Photography 13
- Playwriting and Screenwriting 12
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 8
- Dance, Other 7
- Visual and Performing Arts, General 4
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 1
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 1
- Photography 1
- Fashion/Apparel Design 1
- Industrial and Product Design 0
- Game and Interactive Media Design 0
- Digital Arts 0
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