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Founded in 1891, Drexel University is a private coeducational university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The 2006 edition of U.S. News and World Report ranks the undergraduate engineering program of Drexel 57th in the country.
Drexel offers a variety of degrees and programs through its three schools and nine colleges. The Drexel University's campus is divided into three parts:
Sports teams at Drexel are known as the Dragons. They participate in the NCAA's Division I, the Colonial Athletic Association, and the Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association.
WKDU is Drexel's student-run FM radio station and The Triangle is the University Newspaper.
The main campus of Drexel is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Drexel offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to design, engineering, and computer science and engineering.
Drexel does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 530 to 630. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 550 or more. Students attending Drexel come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Drexel are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 18,466 enrolled students.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Colonial Athletic Association for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
General Phone: (215) 895-2000
Admissions Phone: (215) 895-2400
Financial Aid Phone: (215) 895-1628
http://www.drexel.edu
Drexel awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,004 | business, business and related services, finance, marketing, accounting, managerial economics, taxation, MIS, ... |
| Engineering | 566 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, architectural engineering, engineering management, materials engineering, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 519 | information science, computer science, computer engineering, web design, software engineering |
| Medicine | 320 | medicine, public health, medical preparatory, neuroscience, pre-veterinary |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 286 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, EMT paramedic, nurse practitioner, nursing administration |
| Liberal Arts | 222 | library science, technical and business writing, general studies, area studies, history, English language and literature, sociology, social services, ... |
| Science | 181 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, biomedical sciences, chemistry, physics courses, anatomical sciences, physiology and pathology, microbiology and immunology, ... |
| Design | 163 | interior design, design and applied arts, fashion design, graphic design |
| Therapy And Counseling | 146 | psychology, physical therapy, clinical psychology, substance abuse counseling, marriage and family therapy, art therapy, psychology courses, music therapy, ... |
| Medical Support And Technology | 142 | physician assistant, radiation therapist, health service and sciences, perfusion tech, comparative animal medicine, mental health services tech |
| Education And Teaching | 118 | teacher education and development, education courses |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 43 | cinematography, photography |
| Architecture And Planning | 37 | architecture |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 30 | rehabilitation, nutrition sciences |
| Mathematics | 27 | mathematics |
| Hospitality | 20 | hospitality administration |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 17 | environmental science, natural resources management |
| Music | 13 | music |
| Art Studies | 9 | arts management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 9 | chef training |
| Medical Adminstration | 8 | health care administration, medical records admin, public health education |
| Media | 7 | communication and journalism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | playwriting and screenwriting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Drexel in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,231 | 61 |
| Master's degree | 1,263 | 59 |
| First-professional degree | 237 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 122 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 24 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Drexel had a total enrollment of 18,466 students (15,500 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 62% |
| Women | 38% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 63% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| First Professional | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 47% |
| New Jersey | 25% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| New York | 6% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Drexel offers campus housing for 3,100 of its 15,500 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,093 | 9,946 | 82% | 2,501 | 25% |
| Men | 6,337 | 5,447 | 86% | 1,546 | 28% |
| Women | 5,756 | 4,499 | 78% | 955 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 670 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (215) 895-2400
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,280 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,280 |
| Room and board | $ 10,515 |
| Room charge | $ 6,255 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,260 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,575 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Drexel participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 325600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (215) 895-1628
Drexel has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 13 | $101,134 | 13 | $82,247 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 21 | $81,772 | 29 | $85,454 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 15 | $79,948 | 43 | $69,437 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 16 | $48,487 | 16 | $51,837 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $46,122 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 67 | $76,920 | 104 | $72,124 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 135 | $107,384 | 19 | $106,995 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 83 | $85,662 | 30 | $75,771 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 96 | $82,816 | 52 | $73,081 |
| Instructor | academic year | 48 | $45,020 | 45 | $43,459 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $48,965 | 3 | $62,716 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 369 | $86,886 | 149 | $68,792 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Colonial Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 133 | 127 | 260 |
| Basketball | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 113 | 109 | 222 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Natural Resources Management and Policy
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Playwriting and Screenwriting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Architectural Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Civil Engineering, Other
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
General Studies
History, General
Library Science/Librarianship
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine (Cert, MS, PhD)
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
Physician Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Photography
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Human/Medical Genetics
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Physics, Other
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other
Science, Technology and Society
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Clinical Psychology
Dance Therapy/Therapist
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Music Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Drexel Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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