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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

Named in The Wrap's Top 50 Film Schools

Training

Writing for production across stage, screen, television, and digital delivery

Hands-on dramatic storytelling curriculum built around professional industry standards

Small collaborative classes with screenwriting, playwriting, cinema studies, and theatre studies coursework

Writing courses capped at 12 students

Notable Alumni

Lexx Fusco — 2017 Co-op Award Winner

Professional Development

Co-op program working alongside professional artists in the entertainment industry

Graduates have worked with Disney, Marvel Studios, DreamWorks, and Nickelodeon

Students can see original work produced on stage and screen

Drexel-in-LA program for West Coast industry exposure

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.75

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

78%

Enrollment

13.2K

Earnings

$85K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$65,448

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$88,156

Before aid

Average net price

$38,509

After aid

Undergrad · drexel.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Named in The Wrap's Top 50 Film Schools

Training

Writing for production across stage, screen, television, and digital delivery

Hands-on dramatic storytelling curriculum built around professional industry standards

Small collaborative classes with screenwriting, playwriting, cinema studies, and theatre studies coursework

Writing courses capped at 12 students

Notable Alumni

Lexx Fusco — 2017 Co-op Award Winner

Professional Development

Co-op program working alongside professional artists in the entertainment industry

Graduates have worked with Disney, Marvel Studios, DreamWorks, and Nickelodeon

Students can see original work produced on stage and screen

Drexel-in-LA program for West Coast industry exposure

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Named in The Wrap's Top 50 Film Schools

Training

Writing for production across stage, screen, television, and digital delivery

Hands-on dramatic storytelling curriculum built around professional industry standards

Small collaborative classes with screenwriting, playwriting, cinema studies, and theatre studies coursework

Writing courses capped at 12 students

Notable Alumni

Lexx Fusco — 2017 Co-op Award Winner

Professional Development

Co-op program working alongside professional artists in the entertainment industry

Graduates have worked with Disney, Marvel Studios, DreamWorks, and Nickelodeon

Students can see original work produced on stage and screen

Drexel-in-LA program for West Coast industry exposure

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

University Application Fee

$65

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 15, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027

Transfer PriorityApr 15, 2027

Important Dates · drexel.edu Application Deadlines · drexel.edu Application Deadlines · drexel.edu

Submission Requirements

Portfolio (Optional)

First-year Screenwriting & Playwriting applicants may submit an optional portfolio through Discover Drexel after applying

The optional portfolio for writers should include 8-12 pages of written work as one piece or several shorter pieces

The optional transfer portfolio should include relevant work, syllabi, or course descriptions from collegiate art, design, or media coursework for transfer-credit evaluation

Essay (Required)

Submit the 250-650 word Common App or Coalition App essay

Transcript (Required)

Submit official transcripts directly from each school attended

Letter of Recommendation (Required)

Submit one letter from a school or college counselor

Scores / GPA (Optional)

SAT or ACT scores are optional under Drexel's No Harm test-optional policy

First Year Instructions · drexel.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

First-year admission is through Common App or Coalition App

No audition is required

An optional first-year portfolio may be submitted through Discover Drexel after the university application

Transfer applicants may submit an optional portfolio to support transfer-credit evaluation

Transfer Pathway

Drexel's transfer instructions page lists Screenwriting & Playwriting among programs with an optional transfer portfolio: not required for admission, but strongly encouraged so a portfolio review can inform transfer credit evaluation and level placement, submitted via the Discover Drexel portal.

Transfer Instructions · drexel.edu

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.75

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

78%

Enrollment

13.2K

Earnings

$85K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$65,448

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$88,156

Before aid

Average net price

$38,509

After aid

Undergrad · drexel.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Named in The Wrap's Top 50 Film Schools

Training

Writing for production across stage, screen, television, and digital delivery

Hands-on dramatic storytelling curriculum built around professional industry standards

Small collaborative classes with screenwriting, playwriting, cinema studies, and theatre studies coursework

Writing courses capped at 12 students

Notable Alumni

Lexx Fusco — 2017 Co-op Award Winner

Professional Development

Co-op program working alongside professional artists in the entertainment industry

Graduates have worked with Disney, Marvel Studios, DreamWorks, and Nickelodeon

Students can see original work produced on stage and screen

Drexel-in-LA program for West Coast industry exposure

Updated 5d ago