Drexel

Drexel University College of Medicine Philadelphia, PA · Private · MD

Average MCAT: 512
Average GPA: 3.76
Class size: 305
Tuition: $78,238 (per year)
Out-of-state applicants: Welcome

Deadlines

AMCAS deadline: Dec. 1, 2026
Early Decision Program: Aug. 1, 2026
Secondary deadline: Jan. 1, 2027

Essays

Essay 1 (1,500 characters)

Tell us about yourself and why you feel like you may be a good fit for Drexel University College of Medicine.

Essay 2 (1,500 characters)

We recognize that each applicant’s journey is unique. If there were any extenuating circumstances that limited your involvement in service, academic, or other preparatory experiences—including MCAT preparation/taking—please share them here. If none, simply type “N/A” in the response area.

Essay 3 (reapplicants) (1,500 characters)

If you have applied to medical school before, reflect on any meaningful experiences, growth, or updates that you feel have enhanced your application since the last time you applied. If this is your first application cycle, simply type “N/A” in the response area.

Campus preference (optional) (250 words)

Why are you interested in the Philadelphia/West Reading campus specifically?

Editor's notes

Drexel tells you that from this cycle it uses AI to assist the initial screen for interviews, alongside human reviewers. That's no reason to write for a machine. It is a reason to make your activities and essays plain and specific, so clear facts do the work.
Rolling review runs from Oct. 15, and the Jan. 1 materials deadline is late enough to tempt you to wait. Don't. The FAQ says it's best to apply as early as possible, and interviews run September through April while seats fill.
Eighty-six percent of the Class of 2029 came from outside Pennsylvania, and tuition is the same for everyone. Drexel says it encourages Pennsylvania and New Jersey residents, nontraditional applicants and people with prior careers. If you're one of those, make it visible in Essay 1.
Watch the MCAT rules. Drexel reads every score rather than your best, and it won't consider a January 2027 test. If you plan a retake, finish it by December 2026.