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The world is demanding more from the next generation. Our founder believed that an education should not only be good, but good for something. For over 100 years, our unique model of experiential education has infused world-class academics with the power of real-world experience to push the boundaries of what we can achieve.
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As a global leader in experiential education, Drexel University is preparing a community of visionary leaders. Join us. Because your experience matters.


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Drexel is inspiring intellectual exploration and concrete results for the greater good. Discover how our community is applying knowledge in new and meaningful ways.
Amplify Your Impact With Drexel Co-op
From being able to test-drive future career options to shaping the future of their industries — all while still in school — Drexel Co-op provides guided and supported experiences that enable students to expand their professional networks and start making an impact right away.
A Collection of Experiences
Experience Drexel isn't just a phrase we throw around lightly. It's an invitation — a call to action to engage with us and discover what the Drexel experience looks like for you. Join us, because your experience matters too.
Rhian Johnson at the NFC Championship football game with Swoop the mascot
Co-op Spotlight: Aramark at Lincoln Financial Field
Rhian Johnson is on her second co-op, and her time working game days at Lincoln Financial Field for Aramark has taught her a lot. 
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Lancaster Walk
Drexel Has An Answer for Students Questioning the Value of Higher Ed: Work-Based Learning
Drexel co-op programs that give students workplace experience while they earn a degree are getting more attention.
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The Steinbright Career Development Center
The Steinbright Career Development Center is Drexel's world-class resource for career and cooperative education services. Discover Steinbright

Drexel Student Successes

Justin Best
Justin Best Inspires Graduates at University-wide Commencement
Drexel alumnus Justin Best, Olympic gold medalist, two-time Olympian and investment banker, addressed the Class of 2025 at a historic University-wide commencement ceremony.
Paige DeAngelo
Drexel Entrepreneur Launches Sustainable Cosmetics Business 
Paige DeAngelo, founder and CEO of Aer Cosmetics, placed first in the U.S. in the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards in 2023 for her vegan, cruelty-free mascara formula that comes in tablets with a refillable tube.
Drexel student participating in Mock Trial
Kline School of Law Students Serve Their Communities
Drexel Kline students stand up in court, sit at negotiating tables, network with members of the bench and bar and serve individuals and groups in the Philadelphia area who have trouble finding legal representation. 
A Partnership Shaping the Future of Data Technology
Students and leaders from Drexel’s LeBow College of Business joined Precisely, a global leader in data integrity, for the Trust ’24 Data Integrity Summit to explore the future of AI integration services and applications.
Drexel nursing students)

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.
Evan Ehlers and the Sharing Excess volunteers)

As an undergraduate student in Drexel University's Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, Evan Ehlers founded Sharing Excess, a now-national nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity and improving the lives of at-risk community members across the country.
Scientists studying Mxenes)

Discovered at Drexel's College of Engineering, MXenes are a new family of nanomaterials that are likely to become the next building block of technology.
Forty Under Forty
Forty Under Forty illustrates how quickly determined and passionate professionals can master skills in diverse settings Visit The Forty Under Forty Site

Explore

As a global leader in experiential education, Drexel empowers students to transform classroom learning into real-world impact — applying knowledge in dynamic settings that prepares them for what’s next. More than a campus, Drexel is a living part of Philadelphia, where students can explore initiatives that connect the University to the city and the world beyond.
Motion Capture Lab
MoCap Studio: Housed in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, the Drexel Motion Capture Studio turns real-time movement into digital animation.
Drexel Biowall
Biowall: Housed in Drexel's Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building, the living biowall was built as North America's largest.
Drexel Writers Room
Writer's Room: The Writer's Room is a University-Community literary arts program engaged in creative placemaking and art for social justice.
The Academic Resource Center

The McGonigal Academic Resource Center (ARC): An integrated hub of on-campus academic support services, the ARC is designed to position students for growth and success.

ExCite Center
ExCITe Center: The Expressive and Creative Interaction Technologies Center connects technology and communities through innovative programs.
Research & Innovation
Research and Innovation
Drexel is a comprehensive global R1-level research university ranked among the top 100 in the nation. Learn more about research opportunities at Drexel University today!
Global Impact
Institutes and Initiatives

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.

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Civic Engagement
Drexel promotes the ideals of social responsibility and public service by facilitating community-based experiential learning for students, faculty, and staff.
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Community Service
Drexel actively supports research that benefits communities, public service by students and faculty, and business practices that spur economic development.
Drexel Dragons Athletics
Feel the heat with the Drexel Dragons. Roar with us and see our Dragons fly! Visit the Athletics Site

Outcomes and Value

Learn About Outcomes and Value

Drexel’s unique model of learning is one that yields extraordinary results for our students and prepares them to immediately succeed in their careers.

Top 3% in Nation
lifetime earnings

Drexel ranked in the Top 3% of U.S. Universities for lifetime earnings.

11.9%
Drexel graduates earn

Drexel graduates earn 11.9% above the national average.

96%
of undergraduate Drexel graduates are working or enrolled in graduate or professional education
96%
of undergraduate Drexel graduates working full-time are satisfied with their position
Top 100
U.S. News & world report
National University Rankings, 2025
Top 50
U.S. News & world report
National University Rankings (Private Institutions), 2025
2nd Nationally
U.S. News & world report
National Co-op
/Internship Programs, 2025

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Undergraduate Students
Market Street at night
Graduate Students
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Alumni
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Corporate Partners
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Co-op Employers
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Research
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2025 Best Tree winner: the Crape Myrtle between Stratton Hall and Chestnut Street
Favorite tree on campus: the Crape Myrtle

Each year, the Climate and Sustainability team at Drexel accepts nominations from faculty, staff, and students for their favorite tree on campus. This year's winner: the Crape Myrtle between Stratton Hall and Chestnut Street. 🐲 🌳 Drexel is committed to cultivating a healthy native urban forest as a part of accessible and enjoyable public green space on our University City campus.

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Students at Welcome Week
For all incoming students, your journey begins with Welcome Week. 🐲

Drexel's student orientation allows all New Dragons to experience campus and get to know each other before starting classes in the fall. Beginning with Move-In Weekend, Welcome Week (September 15–21) is the perfect way for you to begin your first days as a Drexel Dragon in the great city of Philadelphia.

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Zach Spiker, Drexel men's basketball head coach
Zach Spiker, Head Coach of Men's Basketball at Drexel University

Named the 2023-24 Philadelphia Big 5 Coach of the Year, Spiker pushes our team to be the best they can be in every arena, from court to classroom to community. “We are a family. Everyone is valued and everyone has a role. From players and coaches to our staff and fans in the stands,” shares Spiker.

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Performing Arts
Drexel University's robust performing arts community is committed to presenting thought-provoking and engaging works of music, theatre, and dance for everyone to enjoy. View Upcoming Events
Callie DeMaria in front of Philadelphia City Hall
Behavior Analyst: Finally Achieved
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Quote-gradient I strongly suggest utilizing your professors and the resources they provide you because they made my experience at Drexel better than I could have imagined.
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Journey to Educate: From Drexel to Impact
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Quote-gradient I encountered different cultures, some of the best food I have ever tasted, and some fulfilling experiences.
Zoe Ann Boynton
A canal in Amsterdam
A Look Back at the First-Year Experience
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Quote-gradient These opportunities have not only allowed me to grow both academically and professionally but have also allowed me to expand my network and create new friendships at Drexel.
Gabriella 'Gaby' LaTorre
Westphal student drawing in Drexel's Main Building

Students in the Westphal College of Media Arts and Design engage in the tradition of drawing from perception around our iconic Main Building.

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Our nation's oldest natural sciences institution, the Academy of Natural Sciences has been affiliated with Drexel University since 2011.
Drexel Park
Fighting the challenges of hunger and economic insecurity, the Center for Hunger-Free Communities develops solutions based on science and the human experience.
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The Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics seeks to discover, advance and generate value from the impact of data and AI on business and society.
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With a mission of improving health in cities, the Drexel Urban Health Collaborative leverages data, research, education and partnerships in equal measure.

EXEL: Drexel University's Research Magazine


Experience an award-winning annual magazine overviewing the University’s fast-growing research enterprise.

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Male student plays guitar while participating in brain mapping research
Right Brain v Left Brain
A brain-imaging study of jazz guitarists during improvisation sheds light on where creatively resides in the mind.
Matthew Stamms
Digital Forensics for Deepfakes
Professor Matthew Stamm is teaching computers how to recognize altered images could help expose forgeries and combat misinformation that spreads readily online.
 
Two female students examine fossils by a creekbed
Fossil Find Shows Fish to Land Transition
Fossils found by an amateur paleontologist belonged to a lobe finned, transitional fish that lived in streams and along coastlines some 380 to 360 million years ago.
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