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MD · Philadelphia, PA · private · applies through AMCAS

Drexel University College of Medicine

Known as Drexel

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions page[email protected](215) 991-8202
—MCAT
—GPA
—Class size
15%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
$120Secondary fee
Jan 1, 2027Secondary deadline
$76,245Tuition + fees, in state
$76,245Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: YesCommunity college: YesOnline courses: YesPass/fail: No
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biochemistry
CHEM
Recommended—YesNoYesYesYes
Biology
BIOL
Recommended—YesNoYesYesYesBehavioral 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.
Chemistry
CHEM
Recommended—YesNoYesYesYesChemistry – 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 & Rhetoric
ENGL
Recommended—NoNoYesYesYesEnglish 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.
Physics
PHYS
Recommended—YesNoYesYesYesPhysics – 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.
Sociology
BESS
Recommended—NoNoYesYesYesBehavioral 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.
Statistics
MATH
Recommended—NoNoYesYesYesStatistics 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.

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: YesSupplemental: Yes

We will review community college coursework on an individual basis through our holistic review process.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Admission policies, in the school's words

Please see more information about Drexel College of Medicine at https://drexel.edu/medicine/academics/md-program/md-program-admissions/

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Yes U.S. Citizens and Permanent residents from any state are welcomed.
Canadian applicants
No
International applicants
No
DACA applicants
No
Residency preference (school's page)
No residency preference is stated; the college encourages applications from Pennsylvania and New Jersey residents and accepts applications from US citizens and permanent residents only.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Interview

MMITraditional / one-on-one
Format
MMI interview and group interview with studentclosed-file
Invitations sent
August
Typical interview day
Drexel is using the MMI process and holding group interviews with a student which are closed file.
Regional interviews
Regional interviews are not available.
Video interviews
Yes
School's admissions page says
Multiple mini interview (MMI) format; virtual for the 2026-2027 cycle

Tags are derived from the text above by keyword; read the text before relying on a tag.

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates

Casper
Required source · secondary lists: MSI required, IMA required
AAMC PREview
Not used "We are not using PREview scores in the admissions" source
Latest MCAT considered
September 30, 2026
Oldest MCAT considered
January 2024

Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Secondary application

Required
Yes
Fee
$120
Fee waiver available
Yes
Deadline
Jan 1, 2027 01/01/2027
Who receives it
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.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Letters of evaluation

Committee letter
Preferred
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Waitlist and deposit

Typical waitlist positions
Approximately 300
Offers made from the waitlist
69
Procedure
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.
Deposit required
Yes in state $100 · out of state $100
Refundable / applied to tuition
Yes Yes

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$76,245$76,245
Health insurance$3,030$3,030
Total cost of attendance, year 1$110,487$110,487

79% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $292,014.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
16,547 (6.9% in-state)
Matriculants
305 (14.8% in-state, 85.2% out-of-state; 59.3% women)
Applications per seat
54

Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Transfer applications

case-by-case Contact Name: Kelli Kennedy Phone Number: 2159918220 Email Address: [email protected] Website: http://www.drexel.edu/medicine/Academics/MD-Program/MDProgram-Admissions/Transfer-Applicants/

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Mission statement

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.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Notes

No entering-class GPA/MCAT profile or cutoffs published on the MD admissions pages. MCAT accepted from three years prior to the application year; all attempts are considered (no 'best of'). Fee waived with an AMCAS fee waiver.

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