The College of Engineering at Drexel University has an application deadline of Sept. 1. The application fee is $65 for U.S. residents and $65 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $1,342 per credit and part-time: $1,342 per credit. The 2020 Ph.D. student-faculty ratio is 2.5:1. The College of Engineering at Drexel University has 130 full-time faculty on staff.
Drexel University is ranked No. 79 (tie) in Best Engineering Schools. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
Engineering School Program Rankings
Engineering School Specialty Rankings
| Undergraduate Major | Fall 2020 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering | 148 |
| Chemical Engineering | 335 |
| Civil Engineering | 238 |
| Computer Engineering | 337 |
| Construction Management | 106 |
| Electrical Engineering | 301 |
| Engineering (General) | 3 |
| Engineering Technology | 126 |
| Environmental Engineering | 95 |
| Materials Science and Engineering | 96 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 877 |
| Undecided | 52 |
| Total enrollment | 2720 |
| Program/Major | BS Degrees |
|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering | 19 |
| Chemical Engineering | 77 |
| Civil Engineering | 51 |
| Computer Engineering | 83 |
| Construction Management | 19 |
| Electrical Engineering | 78 |
| Engineering (General) | 6 |
| Engineering Technology | 21 |
| Environmental Engineering | 21 |
| Materials Science and Engineering | 24 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 181 |
| Total Bachelors degrees awarded | 580 |
It is only possible to push new frontiers when standing on a strong foundation. Drexel BIOMED is an interdisciplinary powerhouse of biomedical engineering and science research with a 60-year history.
Drexel BIOMED is a leader in “technology transfer” and “translational medical research”, turning its research into commercialized products or research-driven startup companies that save lives. Drexel graduate students can gain first-hand experience in the translational phase of a new technology with the Coulter Fellows program.
Drexel Biomed’s partnership provides opportunities for faculty and students to participate in cutting-edge research in the areas listed below. The COEs are established through cooperative agreements with government agencies and the nation’s premier universities who conduct focused research and development (R & D) over a period of 10 years.
The incoming class of 2019 SAT scores in Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing range between 520 and 800. Scores in Math trend slightly higher than Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.
Drexel is home to some of the top-ranked engineering departments in the country. Within these departments faculty and staff work to conduct research and offer academic programs. Our MS degree paves the way to advanced positions in industry, academia, or research in Cyber & Physical Infrastructure, Advanced Manufacturing, and Health & Medicine. College curricula are grounded in foundational principles and practices taught by over 100 accomplished faculty from all over the world.
With nearly $20M in annual research expenditures, the College provides an inspiring range of opportunities for participation with research in areas such as biomechanics, plasma science; nanomaterials; polymers; “Smart” grid technology; sustainability and the environment; urban green infrastructure; functional fabrics; wireless systems; biomaterials; drug delivery; and cybersecurity, among many others.
Master of Science degrees, offered through the six college departments, are based at our Philadelphia, University City campus. It is a vibrant and diverse place to live and learn that will inspire you. As a higher education institution with the one of the longest running and most well-established online education we offer many engineering programs online. Drexel Engineering also offers several online certificates that can stand alone or be built into your degree. The MS program has been designed to accommodate full- or part-time students, on campus and off.
Each program offers a customizable plan of study for maximum flexibility. The programs are built for providing the largest benefit to your interests or industry specialization. Graduate concentrations are also offered in 40 engineering and non-engineering disciplines.
| Program | Location |
|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering | Philadelphia |
| Chemical Engineering | Philadelphia |
| Civil Engineering | Philadelphia |
| Computer Engineering | Philadelphia |
| Construction Management | Online |
| Cybersecurity | Philadelphia, Online |
| Electrical Engineering | Philadelphia, Online |
| Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering | Philadelphia |
| Engineering Management | Philadelphia, Online |
| Engineering Technology | Philadelphia, Online |
| Environmental Engineering | Philadelphia |
| Machine Learning Engineering | Philadelphia |
| Materials Science and Engineering | Philadelphia |
| Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics | Philadelphia |
| Nanomaterials | Philadelphia |
| Peace Engineering | Philadelphia |
| Robotics and Autonomy | Philadelphia |
| Systems Engineering | Philadelphia, Online |
Acceptance for graduate study at Drexel requires, at minimum, a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the US or equivalent international institution. Although admission requirements vary by program, acceptance typically requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Individual departments often have their own added requirements. Visit our admissions guidelines page to learn more about our requirements and how to apply.
Due to the continued challenges presented by Covid-19, including limited access to taking the GRE examinations, the College of Engineering has waived the GRE requirement for applicants to our doctoral programs through the Fall 2021 application deadline. We hope that this removes any barriers for students looking to begin their doctoral studies.
If you have already taken the GRE exam, we would still like to encourage you to submit your scores. They will be reviewed along with the other admissions materials and are a consideration in the evaluation for eligible scholarships and fellowship awards.
In addition to the other materials noted above, a standardized English Language exam will be required, such as the TOEFL or IELTS, for international students that are applying to any of our graduate degree programs. A minimum TOEFL score of 90 or IELTS of 6.5 is required for all programs. For Fall 2021 we are also accepting Duolingo scores. Please note that the GRE General Test is optional for all applicants seeking to enter one any of our graduate degree programs. Students who have received instruction in English in their primary and secondary schools and students who have been in the United States for four years or longer and have received a degree from an American institution may be eligible for a waiver of the English proficiency exam requirement by sending a written request to the department or program to which they are applying.
Scholarships, fellowships and award are available for graduate students ranging from need-based to merit-based to diversity awards. Learn about fellowships and awards opportunities within the College of Engineering. Additionally, prospective students may wish to visit the Center for Scholar Development Fellowships office for national and prestigious fellowship awards, and the Graduate Admissions Financing and Drexel Central Financial Aid & Assistance to learn about the different opportunities available to students.
Department specific awards may be available for new students which are assessed for eligibility on application submission.