College Roadmap · Family ROI Report
BS/MD PROGRAM · CDS 2024-2025
Drexel University — BA/BS+MD Early Assurance with Lehigh and other partners
Prepared for Sample Student · Philadelphia, PA
Best-case 4-yr offset
$205,193
AP savings + Drexel Merit Scholarship
Typical 4-yr offset
$171,805
AP + avg merit × 4 · 8% receive merit
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $138,092 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
74.5%
Yield 12.5% · Test Optional
Annual Sticker Cost
$87,896
Net after avg aid: $53,373
AP Tuition Saved
$65,193
31 credits · 2.1 semester(s)
Admissions Profile
SAT Total (mid 50%)
1300–1480
ACT Composite
28–33
GPA
Not reported
Decision Plans
ED · EA · RD
Drexel does not publish average GPA, but 92% of enrolled first-year students were in the top half of their high school class.
Cost Breakdown
Tuition$63,078
Fees$2,420
Room & board$19,398
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$87,896
Average need-based aid− $34,523
Net price (avg)$53,373
Merit Scholarship Opportunity
Drexel Merit Scholarship
Competitive
Awarded to incoming first-year and transfer students based on superior academic performance.
$10,000–$35,000 /yr
AP Investment & Return
Based on Drexel BA/MD's AP credit policy (min score 4, capped at 32 credits).
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Calculus BC
+12 credits · $25,236
5
Chemistry
+8 credits · $16,824
5
Biology
+4 credits · $8,412
5
English Language
+3 credits · $6,309
4
US History
+4 credits · $8,412
4
Credits
31
Sem. saved
2.1
Saved
$65,193
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction
Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.
Say to the parent
"Drexel's co-op program gives your child a significant head start in their career, with many students receiving job offers from their co-op employers. The BA/BS+MD program offers a secure and streamlined path to medical school."
Say to the student
"At Drexel, you'll gain up to 18 months of paid, full-time work experience in your field before you even graduate. If you're set on becoming a doctor, the BA/BS+MD program gives you a direct path to medical school."
College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2024-2025 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22