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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 2022 Rankings
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
- #79inBest Engineering Schools (tie)
Engineering School Specialty Rankings
- inBiomedical Engineering / Bioengineering
- inChemical Engineering
- inCivil Engineering
- inComputer Engineering
- inElectrical / Electronic / Communications Engineering
- inEnvironmental / Environmental Health Engineering
- inMaterials Engineering
- inMechanical Engineering
Facts And Figures
Students
Summary 2019-20
- Total Students Enrolled: 3,400+
- BS Degrees Granted: 580
- MS Degrees Granted: 244
- Doctoral Degrees Granted: 41
Enrolment Headcounts Fall 2020
| 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 |
Bachelors Degrees Awards 2019-20
| 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 |
College Highlights
- Drexel Engineering is the largest private engineering college in the nation according to undergraduate class size.
- Drexel University was one of the first traditional universities to offer a fully-online, accredited master’s degree and require all students to have personal computers.
- The College of Engineering is among 120 engineering schools across the nation participating in the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Grand Challenges for Engineering in the 21st Century.
- In the US News & World Report survey of the Best Graduate Schools 2021, the College of Engineering moved up to be ranked at 74. Individually, the college’s seven departments all landed in the nation’s top 50th percentile of graduate programs: Materials Science and Engineering (36 of 111); Environmental Engineering (42 of 97); Mechanical Engineering (65 of 179) ; Civil Engineering (46 of 151); Chemical Engineering (53 of 125); Computer Engineering (58 of 149); and Electrical Engineering (68 of 185).
Drexel Biomedical Engineering (BME) & Biomedical Sciences (BMS) Rankings
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.
How is Drexel University BME Ranked?
- Landing in the top 8 percent of America’s institutions of higher education, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and Times Higher Education (THE) College Rankings place Drexel University 74th out of 968 other colleges and universities across the country.
- Drexel University is ranked #75 in Best Engineering Schools nationwide by US News & World Reports.
- Master’s Program Guide ranked Drexel University #1 in the Greater Philadelphia area for Best Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, and #14 nationwide.
- Drexel University has been designated at the highest level of research activity from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, assigning Drexel to its R1 Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity category.
- College Factual ranked Drexel’s Biomedical Engineering as #3 most popular BME program in the country.
- Drexel’s Biomedical Engineering program is ranked 7 out of 96 for veteran friendliness of all colleges and universities reviewed by College Factual. This puts Drexel in the top 10 when it comes to offering a quality education to veterans in biomedical engineering.
- Drexel University is ranked the most innovative mid-sized research university in the country by George W. Bush Institute and Opus Faveo Innovation Development.
Highlighting Collaboration Across Disciplines: Business & Innovation
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 School of BIOMED’s total number of patents is 125, which includes 90 US and 35 foreign issued patents.
- Coulter-Drexel Translational Research Program Continues on Path to Succeed Through 2021
- Milken Institute Ranks Drexel University in Top 50 for Tech Transfer
- Drexel Advances Among Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted US Utility Patents in 2017
National Centers of Excellence (COE) at Drexel
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.
- Drexel is a core member of the Solutions for Operational Aviation Research (SOAR) Center of Excellence (COE)
- The Technical Training and Human Performance (TTHP) Center of Excellence (COE) is the second for which Drexel serves as a core institution.
- Drexel is also a core member of the unmanned aircraft systems.
As part of the five-year FAA-funded research, Drexel’s team will collaborate with both other member academic institutions of the MSU-led Alliance for System Safety of UAS Through Research Excellence (ASSURE) and key industry partners and government agencies. ASSURE, which will serve as the National Center for Excellence, will bring these experts together to address the most pressing concerns when it comes to regulating the operation of unmanned aircraft systems in national airspace.
What is the Drexel BME Student Acceptance Rate?
2019 Drexel BIOMED SAT Scores
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.
BME Student Diversity at a Glance
2018 Incoming Class
- New Class Size
Drexel: 3,604 / BIOMED: 129
Degrees Awarded 2018
- Bachelors: 104
- Masters: 88
- Doctorates: 18
- African American 8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native 1%
- Asian or Pacific Islander 32%
- Caucasian 48%
- Hispanic/Latino 6%
- Other 5%
- International (9 countries) 9%
- Male 52%
- Female 48%
- 11% in the Pennoni Honors College
Average Starting Salary Offer
- BS in Biomedical Engineering $58,710
Master’s Students
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 |
Admission Process
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.
International Students
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.
Financial Aid
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.
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