Drexel University is a private research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, the university focuses on science, technology, engineering and business. It is one of the nation’s top 100 research universities and part of the Association of American Universities.
Drexel offers more than 200 degree programs across 16 colleges and schools. The College of Arts and Sciences includes programs in liberal arts, sciences and health care. The School of Education offers programs in counseling, educational leadership and teaching. The Westphal College of Media Arts & Design features programs in animation, film, photography and graphic design.
The Bennett S. LeBow College of Business offers programs in accounting, economics, finance and marketing. The Close School of Entrepreneurship provides resources for students interested in starting their own businesses. And the Thomas Rutter Endowed School of Nursing & Health ProfessionsPrepares leaders in nursing practice, education and research.
Located minutes from Center City Philadelphia, Drexel’s main campus spans 95 acres along Market Street East between 32nd Street and 36th Street Streets—overlooking Schuylkill River Park to the west with views of Center City skyline to the south east . In addition to its main campus location , Drexel operates two other campuses: Queen Lane Campus—which houses its medical school—in Germantown northwest section of Philadelphia , about 10 miles from Center City; as well as Sacramento at 3200 Fifth Avenue near Richards Boulevard , which serves as home base for its Cooperative Education program .