Drexel University
About
Drexel University is a private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Drexel's undergraduate school was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a financier and philanthropist. Founded as Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry, it was renamed Drexel Institute of Technology in 1936, before assuming its current name in 1970. As of 2020, more than 2...
Drexel University is a private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Drexel's undergraduate school was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a financier and philanthropist. Founded as Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry, it was renamed Drexel Institute of Technology in 1936, before assuming its current name in 1970. As of 2020, more than 24,000 students were enrolled in over 70 undergraduate programs and more than 100 master's, doctoral, and professional programs at the university. Drexel's cooperative education program (co-op) is a unique aspect of the school's degree programs, offering students the opportunity to gain up to 18 months of paid, full-time work experience in a field relevant to their undergraduate major or graduate degree program prior to graduation.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 52 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 18,893
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 15%
- Female : Male
- 52 : 48
- Staff
- 4,919
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
28 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | 32 | 232.0 | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2024 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2019 |
| Management | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Library & Information Science | 76-100 | - | 2023 |
| Public Health | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2017 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Psychology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Library & Information Management | 51-100 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 201-250 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2022 |
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2024 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 501-530 | - | 2024 |
| Biological Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 651-700 | - | 2025 |
US News
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 61 | 52.7 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =62 | 52.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =73 | 52.7 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 174 | 52.7 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =176 | 52.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =221 | 52.7 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =337 | 52.7 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 470 | 52.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =501 | 52.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =545 | 52.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =579 | 52.7 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =663 | 52.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =812 | 52.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =862 | 52.7 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 151–175 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Drexel University?
Drexel University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 711-720, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =493.
When was Drexel University founded?
Drexel University was founded in 1891.
What are the top subjects at Drexel University?
Top subjects at Drexel University include: Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Law & Legal Studies, Library & Information Management, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
Where is Drexel University located?
Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, United States.