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QS Rank:

721

Drexel University

Pennsylvania

United States

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication program at Drexel University, offered through the Department of Communication within the College of Arts and Sciences, is designed to prepare students for dynamic careers across various media and communication contexts. The program uniquely integrates theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on experience, notably through Drexel's renowned cooperative education (co-op) program, allowing students to gain up to 18 months of real-world professional experience. Students can specialize in one of three distinct concentrations: Public Relations, Journalism, or Communication and Media Studies, tailoring their studies to their career aspirations. While the primary delivery is on-campus, an online Bachelor's Degree in Communication with a Public Relations concentration is also available.

Location

3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

Website

https://drexel.edu/admissions/apply/

Total Cost

$60,663

Median Salary

$71,209

Ranking

#105

US World and News Report

#721

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

77.53%

Yield Rate

9.25%

ACT range

27-33

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$60,663

In State Cost

$60,663

Out of State Cost

$60,663

In State Tuition Fees

$60,663

Room And Board

$17,550

Living Cost

$20,750

Average Total Aid Awarded

$28,345

Funding Options

Merit Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

Scholarship

Average award: $28,345.

Scholarships

First-Year Merit Scholarship (Early Decision and Early Action) (USD 27,500) - For admitted Fall 2026 students applying via Early Decision or Early Action. Range: $20,000â€“$35,000.; First-Year Merit Scholarship (Regular Decision) (USD 22,500) - For admitted Fall 2026 students applying via Regular Decision. Range: $10,000â€“$35,000.; Need-Based Aid - Admitted students are eligible if they complete the CSS Profile and FAFSA by the specified deadlines.; Average Grant Aid Award (USD 40,814) - Average award to first-year, full-time undergraduates entering in Fall 2025.; Federal Work-Study Funding (USD 3,500,000) - Over $3.5 million in funding available.