Drexel University College of Medicine (Drexel)
Mission
Drexel University College of Medicine delivers innovative biomedical education in an environment that embraces inquiry and collaboration, founded on excellence in patient care, and based on a culture of, and respect for diversity. These principles are built upon the College's legacy of a firm commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of the communities in which we live and work.
Admissions office
Tuition and cost
Tuition and fees
In state$76,245
Out of state$76,245
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.Cost of attendance
In state$110,487
Out of state$110,487
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.What you leave with
- Average graduating debt
- $292,014
- Students receiving aid
- 79%
Deposit
- In state
- $100
- Out of state
- $100
Health insurance
- In state
- $3,030
- Out of state
- $3,030
After graduation
- Monthly loan payment
- $2,948
- Earnings, 1 year out
- $68,085
- Earnings, 5 years out
- $151,577
Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.
Who can apply
Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, U.S. Citizens and Permanent residents from any state are welcomed.
Canadian ApplicantsNoNo
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsConditionsAccepted with conditions
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkNoNot accepted
We will review community college coursework on an individual basis through our holistic review process.
Applying
How competitive is admission here?
54.3applications per seat2025-2026
16,547applications received2025-2026
6.9%from in state2025-2026
- MCAT scores this school will read
- Oldest accepted
- January 2024
- Latest accepted
- September 30, 2026
- AAMC PREview
- Policy
- We are not using PREview scores in the admissions
- Secondary application
- Required
- Yes
- Fee
- $120
- Sent to
- All applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Permanent residents are required to provide the Admissions Office with a copy of their valid green card.
- Fee waiver
- Available
- Secondary deadline
- Due
- 01/01/2027
- Letters of recommendation
- Committee letter
- Accepted with conditions
- Letter packet
- Accepted
- Individual letters
- Accepted
- Interview
- Format
- MMI
- Invitations
- August
- Deposit on an offer
- Required
- Yes
- In state
- $100
- Out of state
- $100
- Refundable
- Yes
- Credited
- Yes
Prerequisite coursework
- Biochemistry
- BiologyBehavioral and social sciences – a medical career requires an appreciation that social, cultural, and behavioral issues influence individuals and communities regarding their understanding of health and illness. Applicants may explore factors that contribute to health care policy and delivery. These issues may be addressed through course work in history, sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, ethics, and economics.
- ChemistryChemistry – with an emphasis on an integrated sequence that leads to the mastery of biologically relevant general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. This competency may be met with two years of chemistry through the level of college biochemistry. Many possible course selections may be used for this recommendation.
- Composition & RhetoricEnglish literature/communication/intensive writing experience – a successful applicant must be competent to write, speak, and read the English language fluently. Proficiency in other languages is valued.
- PhysicsPhysics – with an emphasis on the principles of mechanisms, kinetics, thermodynamics, wave motion, electricity and magnetism. This competency may be met with a course in college physics.
- SociologyBehavioral and social sciences – a medical career requires an appreciation that social, cultural, and behavioral issues influence individuals and communities regarding their understanding of health and illness. Applicants may explore factors that contribute to health care policy and delivery. These issues may be addressed through course work in history, sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, ethics, and economics.
- StatisticsStatistics and probability – with emphasis on hypothesis testing, quantitative scientific reasoning analysis, and biostatistics. A course in biostatistics is one way to demonstrate proficiency in this competency. Knowledge of statistics is important for understanding the literature of science and medicine.
Interview
MMIFile: closed fileVideo interview: Yes
Regional interviews
Regional interviews are not available
How the school describes it
MMI interview and group interview with student- closed-file
Invitations
August
A typical interview day
Drexel is using the MMI process and holding group interviews with a student which are closed file.
If you are waitlisted
- Waitlist positions
- Approximately 300
- Waitlist offers
- 69
The waitlist is ranked by the Admissions Committee. If applicants are taken from the waitlist, they are called/emailed and asked to reply ASAP. Waitlisted applicants may send up three updates.
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- AAMC FACTS table A-1, 2025-2026 · 2025-2026
- calculated by PreMD from the published application and matriculant counts · 2025-2026
- AAMC MSAR public school report
- College Scorecard field of study, U.S. Department of Education
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