Drexel University

Drexel University is one of the most innovative, exciting, and entrepreneurial research universities in America today. Our recent history, characterized by significant, unparalleled growth in enrollment, student quality, faculty hiring, degree programs, academic research, technological innovation, and institutional reputation, has provided a point of departure for Drexel. Long considered a strong regional university, we are now recognized as a national research university with global reach: a worldwide leader in co-operative education deeply committed to varieties of experiential education and use?inspired, translational research, a university that also strives to enhance the local, regional, and world community through our commitment to civic engagement.

To serve our students and society through comprehensive integrated academic offerings enhanced by technology, co-operative education, and clinical practice in an urban setting, with global outreach embracing research, scholarly activities, and community initiatives.

Foundation year: 1891
Short name: Drexel
Type: Private
Students: 19650
Faculty: 1980
Faculty/Students Ratio: 10:1
Region: North America
Location: Philadelphia, PA