Drexel University

3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia

  • #721-730 QS Global World Ranking
  • PrivateStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 18,955Total Students
  • 1,633Faculty
  • 2,781Int'l Students

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Over the past five years, Drexel?s freshman applications tripled; full-time undergraduate enrollment nearly doubled; research funding doubled; annual fund-raising more than doubled; and endowment tripled. Our student retention rate is up, selectivity is greater and the performance of our endowment investments is among the best of any university in the country.Drexel University is enjoying one of the most successful and productive times in its history, and our students, faculty, staff, alumni and trustees can be proud of the central role they have played in these accomplishments. This fiveyear report chronicles these achievements and charts Drexel?s unparalleled progress. We have enhanced Drexel by implementing a strategic plan that maximizes the historic strengths that made Drexel an outstanding university ? our co-operative education program, our technological focus, and the resources and rich heritage of our Philadelphia location. We continue to strengthen our unique brand of learning as we strive to produce graduates who become successful professionals as well as good citizens. And through our alliance with MCP Hahnemann University, we have opened up a whole range of academic and research opportunities in the healthcare arena.I am excited about the many possibilities the future holds. Members of the Drexel community can look forward to more accomplishments to come. The University has overcome many challenges to reach the level of success we presently enjoy. Now, through the efforts of many, we will continue building a stronger future for generations of Drexel students.

About

Over the past five years, Drexel?s freshman applications tripled; full-time undergraduate enrollment nearly doubled; research funding doubled; annual fund-raising more than doubled; and endowment tripled. Our student retention rate is up, selectivity is greater and the performance of our endowment investments is among the best of any university in the country.Drexel University is enjoying one of the most successful and productive times in its history, and our students, faculty, staff, alumni and trustees can be proud of the central role they have played in these accomplishments. This fiveyear report chronicles these achievements and charts Drexel?s unparalleled progress. We have enhanced Drexel by implementing a strategic plan that maximizes the historic strengths that made Drexel an outstanding university ? our co-operative education program, our technological focus, and the resources and rich heritage of our Philadelphia location. We continue to strengthen our unique brand of learning as we strive to produce graduates who become successful professionals as well as good citizens. And through our alliance with MCP Hahnemann University, we have opened up a whole range of academic and research opportunities in the healthcare arena.I am excited about the many possibilities the future holds. Members of the Drexel community can look forward to more accomplishments to come. The University has overcome many challenges to reach the level of success we presently enjoy. Now, through the efforts of many, we will continue building a stronger future for generations of Drexel students.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #401- 450
  • 2014
    #481-490
  • 2015
    #551-600
  • 2016
    #501-550
  • 2017
    #501-550
  • 2018
    #501-550
  • 2019
    #501-510
  • 2020
    #561-570
  • 2021
    #601-650
  • 2022
    #651-700
  • 2023
    #651-700
  • 2024
    #601-610
  • 2025
    #721-730

Student & Staff

Total students
18,955

30%
70%

International students
2,781

39%
61%

Total faculty staff
1,633

146
1487

Total students
18,955

30%
70%

International students
2,781

39%
61%

Total faculty staff
1,633

1487
146
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

University City Campus,

3141 Chestnut Street , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , 19104

245 N 15th Street,

245 N 15th Street , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , 19102

2900 W Queen Lane,

2900 W Queen Lane , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , 19129

3141 Chestnut Street,

3141 Chestnut Street , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , 19104

3141 Chestnut Street,

3141 Chestnut Street , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , 19104

3250 Chestnut Street, MacAlister Hall,

3250 Chestnut Street, MacAlister Hall , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , 19104

3250 Chestnut Street, MacAlister Hall,

3250 Chestnut Street, MacAlister Hall , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , 19104

3320 Market Street,

3320 Market Street , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , 19104

Center City Campus,

1501 Race Street , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , 19102

Gerri. C. LeBow Hall, 3220 Market Street,

Gerri. C. LeBow Hall, 3220 Market Street , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , 19104

Korman Center, 3200 Market Street,

Korman Center, 3200 Market Street , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , 19104

Nesbitt Hall 3215 Market St,

Nesbitt Hall 3215 Market St , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , 19104

Queen Lane Campus,

2900 W Queen Lane , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , 19129

Research Building, 101 N. 33rd Street,

Research Building, 101 N. 33rd Street , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , 19104

URBN Center, 3501 Market Street,

URBN Center, 3501 Market Street , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , 19104

+ 12 More Locations

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