Philadelphia, USA
1891
Established5000
International Students8
No. of Programs97
US NewsNO
ScholarshipYes
Hostel AccomodationHistory, Affiliations & Rankings
Drexel University, founded by Anthony J. Drexel, was established as Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry in 1891. It acquired the status of a university in 1970, prior to which, it was known as the Drexel Institute of Technology since 1936. The private research university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and affiliated with organisations such as AITU, NAICU, among others. As per the US News and World Report 2021 edition, it is ranked 133rd among the national universities in the United States and 387th among universities worldwide. According to QS World University Rankings 2022, the university stands firm within the range of 651-700 among top global universities.
Infrastructure, Campus & Courses
Drexel University has four different campuses namely, Philadelphia Campus, Center City Campus, the Queen Lane Campus, and the Academy of Natural Sciences. Another site for the College of Medicine is under construction in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Drexel offers over 80 undergraduate majors and more than 120 graduate programs. The academic programmes offered at Drexel University help students acquire skills, knowledge and practical concepts. Classes are taught by experienced faculty who have in-depth knowledge of the field. Students at Drexel University can choose to benefit from a wide range of academic programmes and extracurricular research activities.
Accomplishments & Alumni
For research in clinical practices, Drexel University joined the foundation to create an endowment of $20 million. It helps the university to strengthen its research capabilities. The multidisciplinary research initiatives at Drexel University are excellent. It brings together faculty with great experiences necessary to tackle complex issues. The entrepreneurship institute at Drexel University brings education and entrepreneurship through experiential learning and practical guidance for budding entrepreneurs. Since the university was established as an institution that imparts education for arts, it has artist alumni like Violet Oakley and Frank Schoonover (illustrator). Some of the other alumni are Paul Baran (founding father of the internet), Josh Woodland (who invented the barcode). Michael Anderson NBA Basketball player, Raj Gupta, CEO of Rohm and Haas.
Student Diversity & Visiting Companies
The university has approx. 14,000 students and 700 faculties amounting to a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The university is welcoming towards international students and has 18% of international students coming from six different continents. The Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion engages Drexel's LGBTQIA, AHALANA and international student bodies through direct advocacy. It has the maximum percentage of international students attending the university in the entire State System. The top employers who hire from the University include Facebook, PwC, Deloitte, Amazon, and Accenture, to name a few.
Type of Institute |
Private, Coed |
Average Annual Tuition Fee |
Bachelors: $35,000 (2021-22) Masters: $33,000 (2021-22) |
Admission Intakes |
Fall, Winter & Spring |
Average GPA Requirement |
3.73 |
Average Exam Score Requirement |
SAT - 1053; ACT - 25; IELTS - 5.0; TOEFL - 60; GRE - 310; GMAT - 570 |
Admission Requirements |
LOR, SOP, Academic Transcript, Standardised test scores |
Admissions Deadlines |
Winter - Early Decision: Oct 1, Regular Decision: Nov 1 Fall - July 15 Spring - Jan 31 |
Percentage of International Students |
16% |
Size of Campus (in acres) |
74 |
Alumni Worldwide |
100k+ |
Female to Male Ratio |
50 : 50 |
Average Salary after 10 Years |
$66,000 (Annual) |
Ranked by |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings |
NA |
301- 400 |
301- 400 |
301- 400 |
QS - World University Ranking |
651- 700 |
601-650 |
551-600 |
501-550 |
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking |
351- 400 |
351-400 |
401-500 |
351-400 |
U.S. News & World Report - Global Universities |
NA |
387 |
405 |
405 |
U.S. News & World Report - National University Ranking |
103 |
133 |
97 |
102 |
Business
Ranked by |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
QS - Business & Management Studies |
NA |
401-450 |
351-400 |
351-400 |
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics |
NA |
251-300 |
251-300 |
201-250 |
U.S. News & World Report - Graduate Business School |
NA |
97 |
90 |
108 |
Computer Science
Ranked by |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
QS - Computer Science & Information Systems |
NA |
451-500 |
501-550 |
NA |
THE (Times Higher Education) - Computer Science |
NA |
501- 600 |
501- 600 |
501- 60 |
Engineering
Ranked by |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
QS - Engineering and Technology |
NA |
451-500 |
401-450 |
NA |
THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering and Technology |
NA |
151–175 |
151- 175 |
176- 200 |
U.S. News & World Report - Best Engineering Schools |
NA |
79 |
NA |
NA |
Regular
INR 3,900
18 Month
INR 24,22,700
Regular
INR 3,900
2 Year
INR 21,52,600
Regular
INR 3,900
N/A
INR 23,03,200
Regular
INR 3,900
N/A
INR 23,03,200
Regular
INR 3,900
4 Year
INR 36,97,200
Regular
INR 3,900
4 Year
INR 36,97,200
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
https://drexel.edu/grad/resources/international/ | 215.895.2000 | enroll@drexel.edu
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