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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Academics
- Graduation Rate78%
- Majors Available245
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio9:1
- Retention Rate90%
AP Credit Policy
Incoming freshmen who have received a score of 4 or 5 on any AP examination have the option of receiving credit and/or placement according to the departmental guidelines established in the AP Credit Crosswalk and the requirements for their major.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | THSE 099 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | THSE 099 |
| Art History | 4 | 3 | THSE 099 (humanities elective) |
| Biology | 4 | 4 | BIO 132 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 | MATH 121 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 12 | MATH 121 and MATH 122 and MATH 123 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 | CHEM 101 and CHEM 102; CHEM 121 and CHEM 122 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | CHIN 103 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 4 | PSCI 140 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 | CS 190 |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 | CS 150 |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 | THSE 099 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENGL 101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENGL 101 |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 | ENVS 260 |
| European History | 4 | 4 | THSE 099 |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | FREN 103 |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | GER 103 |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 | TGFE 099 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | ITAL 103 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | JAPN 103 |
| Latin | 4 | 3 | THSE 099 |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 4 | ECON 202 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 4 | ECON 201 |
| Music Aural Subscore | 5 | 1 | MUSC 125 |
| Music Non-Aural Subscore | 4 | 3 | TGFE 099 |
| Music Theory | 5 | 3 | MUSC 121 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHYS 152 |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHYS 154 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHYS 154 |
| 5 | 4 | PHYS 102 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHYS 152 |
| 5 | 4 | PHYS 101 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 | PSY 101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | SPAN 103 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 4 | SPAN 202 |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 | STAT 201, HSCI 345*, MATH 107** *For students enrolled in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; ** For students enrolled in ELEM and EDUC (SSTU & ENGL cert only) |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 4 | PSCI 110 |
| United States History | 4 | 4 | HIST 201 |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 4 | HIST 161 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Accounting and Finance
- Actuarial Science
- Administration of Special Education
- Adult and Continuing Education Administration
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
- Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
- Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other
- American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
- Animal Sciences, Other
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Applied and Professional Ethics
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Architectural Engineering
- Architectural Studies
- Architecture
- Archives/Archival Administration
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Therapy/Therapist
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
B
- Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
- Behavioral Aspects of Health
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biostatistics
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Analytics
- Business Statistics
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
- Clinical Psychology
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Community College Administration
- Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Construction Management, General
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
- Criminology
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Culinary Science/Culinology
- Customer Service Management
D
- Dance Therapy/Therapist
- Dance, Other
- Data Science, General
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Digital Arts
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
E
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electromechanical Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- Engineering, General
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General
- Epidemiology
F
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Finance, General
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Food Science
- Forensic Science and Technology
- French Language and Literature
G
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- General Studies
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Law
- Health Policy Analysis
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
- History, General
- History, Other
- Holistic/Integrative Health
- Homeland Security
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Computer Interaction
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management and Services, Other
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Human-Centered Technology Design
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Immunology
- Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences
- Industrial and Product Design
- Informatics
- Information Science/Studies
- Interior Architecture
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Public Health/International Health
- International/Globalization Studies
L
- Lactation Consultant
- Law
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library Science, Other
- Library and Information Science
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Marketing, Other
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Materials Engineering
- Maternal and Child Health
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
- Medical Informatics
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
- Medicine
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Microbiology, General
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Music Management
- Music Therapy/Therapist
N
- Nanotechnology
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
- Neuroscience
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Practice
- Nutrition Sciences
O
- Oncology and Cancer Biology
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Pathology/Experimental Pathology
- Pathology/Pathologist Assistant
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacology
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Physics, General
- Physics, Other
- Playwriting and Screenwriting
- Political Economy
- Political Science and Government, General
- Project Management
- Psychology, General
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Public Health, General
- Public Health, Other
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Policy Analysis, Other
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Publishing
R
- Radio and Television
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
- Reading Teacher Education
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rehabilitation Science
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
- Retail Management
S
- School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
- Science, Technology and Society
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Systems Engineering
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technical Teacher Education
U
- Urban Studies/Affairs
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Women's Health Nurse/Nursing
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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