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While DU has its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it also has an online school, where students can study from anywhere in the country. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (), 33% of DU's undergraduate students engage in at least some form of online education. However, it's more common for graduate students to study completely online, with 47% completing all of coursework online. 

The first thing prospective students should look at is Drexel's accreditation status. This indicates that a school's been vetted by an education agency to provide quality degree programs. DU is accredited by the to serve students in person and online. Additionally, online students at DU receive ample resources to help ensure their success, including 24/7 tech support, online writing and career centers, and a digital library. 

Furthermore, DU is featured in top positions on numerous OnlineU rankings pages. For example, it has the second best online information technology degree, the third best online liberal studies degree, and it's ranked as the second best online college in Pennsylvania overall. Since there are multiple rankings in various disciplines, this indicates that it's a good school for online degrees.

DU is probably best known for its . As a research-intensive (R1) school, students can participate in impactful research projects within the areas of health, design, technology, and social sciences. During the 2021 school year, DU received $153 million in research and development expenditures, leading to projects in sustainable sports management practices, urban development, and even a tuition-funding project for low-income engineering students. Online students learn from the same instructors that lead many of Drexel's research efforts. 

Drexel is not an Ivy League school. However, it is considered a prestigious school thanks to some important factors. As mentioned, College Scorecard shows it as having a high graduation rate, which means its students consistently succeed in their academic efforts. Additional data related to alumni salaries illustrates that graduates can expect promising career opportunities. For example, the average median salary for DU graduates is ~$76,400, approximately $30,000 higher than the midpoint for all four-year schools.

According to College Scorecard, the highest earning degrees at Drexel are in the fields of computer science and engineering. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science has an expected median annual salary of ~$88,500. Although students can only earn this degree on campus, online students have access to a similar program: the . Similarly, the computer, chemical, and electrical engineering degrees at DU — where graduates can expect to earn between $81,100 and $85,600 — are only available on campus. 

OnlineU's Salary Score is another metric that prospective students can use to find out potential degree earnings. This score is determined by comparing alumni salaries using the same degree from different colleges. Drexel has earned an 81 out of 100 for its bachelor's degrees and a 52 out of 100 for its master's degrees.

Drexel is a fairly easy school to get into as long as applicants meet all the admission requirements. Its acceptance rate is 77%, which is significantly higher than the average four-year institution. Also, Drexel is a test-optional school meaning that college entrance exams (ACT and SAT) are not a requirement for most students. Keep in mind, however, that some programs may have additional requirements. 

There is no GPA minimum for students applying to college at Drexel. The application is also free, which allows online students to submit their applications without paying a fee. 

Follow the steps below to apply: 

• Fill out .
• Submit high school or college transcripts. All transcripts must come directly from the school. 
• Attach a personal essay of around 250 to 650 words. 
• Attach two letters of recommendation.
• Certain programs may require the submission of portfolios as well.