Drexel

Drexel University

Drexel
#482 / #149
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#54
Most Desirable School
Private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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About Drexel University

According to Wikipedia, Drexel University is a private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Drexel's undergraduate school was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a financier and philanthropist. Founded as Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry, it was renamed Drexel Institute of Technology in 1936, before assuming its current name in 1970.

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Drexel University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
37,04080%78%133029

How Much Does Drexel University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$58,965
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$25,722
30K - 48K$27,401
48K - 75K$34,112
75K - 110K$37,647
110K+$45,275

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Drexel University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Drexel University, then you can expect to earn an average of $78,000 per year. You also have a 92% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Drexel University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
26,38615,86410,522

Where is Drexel University?

Drexel University is located at 3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA 19104

What Is Drexel University Known For?

Drexel University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Drexel University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Nursing
#66
World Rank
#67
Historical Rank
#36
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Engineering
#198
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#215
Historical Rank
#56
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Computer Science
#234
World Rank
#231
Historical Rank
#77
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Business
#229
World Rank
#231
Historical Rank
#91
USA Rank
business Degrees
Medical
#277
World Rank
#282
Historical Rank
#96
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Economics
#357
World Rank
#375
Historical Rank
#96
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Education
#417
World Rank
#423
Historical Rank
#119
USA Rank
education Degrees
Chemistry
#572
World Rank
#603
Historical Rank
#124
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Mathematics
#490
World Rank
#544
Historical Rank
#134
USA Rank
math Degrees
Criminal Justice
#243
World Rank
#248
Historical Rank
#149
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Biology
#539
World Rank
#572
Historical Rank
#157
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Law
#545
World Rank
#559
Historical Rank
#180
USA Rank
Communications
#643
World Rank
#667
Historical Rank
#185
USA Rank
communications Degrees
History
#547
World Rank
#559
Historical Rank
#188
USA Rank
history Degrees
Physics
#792
World Rank
#838
Historical Rank
#189
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Sociology
#788
World Rank
#802
Historical Rank
#214
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Earth Sciences
#945
World Rank
#964
Historical Rank
#220
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Literature
#675
World Rank
#656
Historical Rank
#233
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Psychology
#589
World Rank
#604
Historical Rank
#249
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Philosophy
#868
World Rank
#932
Historical Rank
#268
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Political Science
#1079
World Rank
#1093
Historical Rank
#270
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Anthropology
#987
World Rank
#1006
Historical Rank
#326
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Social Work
#933
World Rank
#935
Historical Rank
#369
USA Rank
social-work Degrees

Who Are Drexel University's Most Influential Alumni?

Drexel University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Engineering, and Business. Here are some of Drexel University's most famous alumni:

Stuart Hameroff
Stuart Hameroff
An American anesthesiologist.
Michael Behe
Michael Behe
An American biochemist, author, and intelligent design advocate.
Norman Joseph Woodland
Norman Joseph Woodland
An Inventor of the barcode.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A Nigerian writer.
Lex Fridman
A Research scientist at MIT, working on human-centered AI.
Chuck Barris
Chuck Barris
An American game show creator, producer, and host .
Lisa Anthony
An American computer scientist.
Jon Hall
Jon Hall
A Programmer and major contributor to the Linux project.
A. Raymond Randolph
A. Raymond Randolph
An American judge.
Alassane Ouattara
A President of Ivory Coast .
Albert Carnesale
An American academic administrator.
Violet Oakley
Violet Oakley
An American artist .

Who Are Drexel University's Most Influential Faculty?

Drexel University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Nursing, Engineering, and Business. Here are some of Drexel University's most famous alumni:

Lex Fridman
A Research scientist at MIT, working on human-centered AI.
Alia Sabur
An American mathematician.
Jean-Claude Bradley
Jean-Claude Bradley
A Chemist. Jean-Claude Bradley is open science advocate.
Volker Presser
A Researcher.
Sharrona Pearl
A Canadian-American scholar and writer.
George Ciccariello-Maher
An American scholar.
Gina Lovasi
A Researcher.