Drexel University nursing

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Nurse anesthesia · first-time NCLEX 94.16% · CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateNurse anesthesiaRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 94.16%
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State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degree
College of Nursing & Health Professions		PhiladelphiaFull94.16% (2025, 308 first-time takers)
Board source

Nursing awards

2014: 8192015: 9282016: 1,0602017: 1,0632018: 1,0452019: 1,0672020: 9222021: 9182022: 9352023: 8012024: 72381920147232024
Nursing completions at Drexel University by year, IPEDS. Down 12% from 2014 to 2024.
YearCompletions
2014819
2015928
20161060
20171063
20181045
20191067
2020922
2021918
2022935
2023801
2024723
Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree381
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Master's degree285
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Post-master's certificate29
Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804Master's degree18
Nursing Practice 51.3818Doctor's degree, professional practice9
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Postbaccalaureate certificate1
Nursing Education 51.3203Postbaccalaureate certificateNone reported
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Doctor's degree, research/scholarshipNone reported
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Doctor's degree, professional practiceNone reported
Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804Post-master's certificateNone reported
Women's Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3822Postbaccalaureate certificateNone reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899Postbaccalaureate certificateNone reported

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateSpring 2028
CCNEMaster'sSpring 2028
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Spring 2028
CCNEPost-Graduate APRN CertificateSpring 2028

Federal funding

18 federal awards under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $10.2m. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov. The 12 largest are shown.

AmountProgramPeriodAgency
$3.7mNursing Research
93.361		2025-09-17 to 2029-08-31National Institutes of Health
$3.4mNursing Research
93.361		2016-09-27 to 2023-06-30National Institutes of Health
$1.4mNursing Research
93.361		2017-09-27 to 2021-12-31National Institutes of Health
$789kNursing Research
93.361		2026-09-01 to 2031-06-30National Institutes of Health
$446kNursing Research
93.361		2020-09-01 to 2024-09-30National Institutes of Health
$75kNursing Research
93.361		2024-12-20through AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
$35kNursing Research
93.361		2023-04-15through TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE
$33kNursing Research
93.361		2024-11-14through TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE
$30kNursing Research
93.361		2021-12-17through THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$27kNursing Research
93.361		2023-10-12through TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE
$26kNursing Research
93.361		2020-10-07through THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$25kNursing Research
93.361		2019-12-16through THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

From Drexel University’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“CCNE: The baccalaureate/master's program at Drexel University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036 (202-887-6791).”

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NCLEX

“For calendar year 2025, Drexel ACE students achieved a 97.6% NCLEX pass rate, which far exceeds the national average.”

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Clinical placements

“As part of the Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, students have access to expansive clinical affiliations and environments, such as simulated healthcare scenarios.”

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Admission

“Additionally, students must take prerequisite courses before matriculating in the Accelerated Career Entry (ACE) program by the deadlines specified.”

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