Drexel University's published cost of attendance is $76,835, but need-based aid reshapes what families actually pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $28,055, middle-income families pay around $34,970, and higher-income families pay approximately $48,089.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $76,835 |
| Tuition and Fees | $62,412 |
| Room and Board | $18,096 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$38,326 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $38,509 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $28,055 |
| $30–48k | $29,435 |
| $48–75k | $34,970 |
| $75–110k | $37,842 |
| $110k+ | $48,089 |
Drexel University's published cost of attendance is $76,835, but need-based aid reshapes what families actually pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $28,055, middle-income families pay around $34,970, and higher-income families pay approximately $48,089. Azimuth ranks Drexel University #1352 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Drexel's aid structure draws on federal, state, and institutional sources, with need-based grants forming the core of most packages. The gap between sticker price and net price can be substantial for lower-income families, though the spread across income bands reflects the degree to which institutional aid is concentrated toward demonstrated need — families considering Drexel should review the net price illusion to understand how published costs compare with what most students pay. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and Drexel participates in federal and state grant programs alongside its institutional aid offerings. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,325, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $40,932; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $91,041, median federal debt of $25,325 projects to a monthly payment of about $286 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Drexel University earn median earnings of $91,041 four years after enrollment, placing Drexel University in the 93.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits above the $95,739 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $23,374 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Drexel University in the 97.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Drexel University #47 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Drexel University's applied, professionally oriented degree mix. Business is the dominant program family, accounting for 25% of graduates, with Engineering at 17% and Arts at 9%. Nursing combines strong enrollment with solid pay, anchoring the institution's aggregate return story. Azimuth ranks Nursing #111 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions , with 581 graduates earning median earnings of $100,646. The Accounting program graduates 299 students with median earnings of $100,317, and Azimuth ranks Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods #12 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 206 graduates earning median earnings of $104,599. Mechanical Engineering and Design and Applied Arts round out the top earners, with 184 and 169 graduates earning median earnings of $93,638 and $66,294 respectively.
