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Drexel University is a global leader in experiential education.
"i know the world is going to change, and therefore, the university must change with it."
— Anthony J. Drexel, Founder
With support from a $3.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the Advocacy, Leadership, Learning, Implementation, Educational Policy and Data (ALLIED) Hub at Drexel University will help bring together research, practice, leadership, policy and community around improving literacy outcomes.
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If you look at our statistics in terms of student outcomes, 96% of our graduates, for example, are either in a full-time job or graduate school within one year of graduation. These statistics are compelling and show that we prepare students for careers.
—Antonio Merlo, PhD
President, Drexel University
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96%
of undergraduate Drexel graduates are working or enrolled in graduate or professional education
94%
of undergraduate Drexel graduates working full-time are satisfied with their position
Drexel’s unique model of learning is one that yields extraordinary results for our students and prepares them to immediately succeed in their careers.
Where Academics Meet the Real World
Drexel’s unique academic model combines world-class academics with the power of real-world experience. This transformative approach to learning empowers students to expand upon knowledge gained in the classroom through direct active implementation within their chosen field. Drexel’s modern, industry informed curriculum is enhanced with signature immersive learning experiences that truly enables students to discover what they want to do and don’t want to do — before graduation. This approach not only provides an exceptional return on investment, it positions our community to develop and serve as the leaders of tomorrow.
Preparing for a Changing World: The Future of Work
Drexel Co-op allows students to gain up to 18 months of résumé-enhancing experience by exploring up to three different co-ops and test-driving career options all by the time they graduate. And when they return to the classroom, they are able to make an impact on instruction as they share their new industry insights with all those around them.
48%
of co-op participants working full-time had received a job offer from a former co-op employer
Once I went on co-op, I was able to connect concepts that we learned in class with real-life examples.
— Mariah Menanno, Public Health
A Place Where Dragons Soar
Drexel Dragons develop lifelong friendships and build strong bonds with their surrounding community as they explore everything the University — and the great city of Philadelphia — has to offer.
Learn more about why Drexel Dragons love to call this city home.
With over 300 student clubs and organizations, you're bound to find something that matches your interests.
Each year, over 7,000 students, faculty, and staff compete on Division I, club, and intramural levels.
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Discovering — and Designing — the Future
As a comprehensive R1 research university, Drexel is focused on not only developing innovative concepts and ideas, but also fostering transdisciplinary collaboration to generate new knowledge and develop solutions to complex real-world challenges. Consistently ranked among the nation’s leading research universities, Drexel leverages deep connections with industry and partners across Philadelphia and around the world to translate discovery into impact — advancing innovation, strengthening communities, and driving meaningful change across academic, professional, and societal landscapes.
Research & Innovation
Drexel is a comprehensive global R1-level research university ranked among the top 50 in the nation. Learn more about research opportunities at Drexel University today!
Global Impact
Drexel serves as a global leader working to address the issues of our times, such as the study and development of advanced climate and sustainability measures.
Experience What Education Can Be
Now more than ever, it's important that a university encourages you to both gain knowledge and find new ways to turn that knowledge into action. By infusing world-class academics with the power of real experience, Drexel is redefining what a university community can achieve.
Discovered at Drexel’s College of Engineering and Computing, MXenes are a new family of nanomaterials that are likely to become the next building block of technology. Studied around the world by researchers in over 100 countries, MXenes are poised to make an immeasurable scientific and technological impact.
Now more than ever, an education must not only be good, but good for something. The world demands more from higher education, and as a global leader of experiential education and a comprehensive R1 research university, Drexel offers endless possibilities and produces visionary leaders ready to change everything. Here, you can truly experience what education can be.
Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions Disaster Simulation program presents students with an emergency situation experience and requires them to respond in real-time. Our Dragons are practicing how they will meet the next challenge in this ever-changing world before it even happens.