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Drexel University

Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2875

Official telephone: (215) 895-2000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 2-DREXEL
Fax number: (215) 895-5939
Website: www.drexel.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Northeast

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 96 acres
City or town school is located in: Philadelphia, PA
Population of city/town: 1,553,165
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Branch campus in Center City.
Online campus map: www.drexel.edu/
admissions/visit/
directions

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (95%)
  • sorority housing (3%)
  • fraternity housing (1%)
  • special housing for disabled students
  • special housing for international students (1%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 84%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 35%
Percent of students who live off campus: 65%
Students required to live on campus: All freshmen must live on campus unless living with family.
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: yes
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 8000
Other computer facilities/services: Wireless network.
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Special collections.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Galleries, observatory.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, psychotherapy
Career placement services:
co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, networking nights.
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 98%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 17
Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: 9
Percent of men who join fraternities: 9%
Number of social sororities on campus: 12
Number of sororities that have chapter houses: 5
Percent of women who join sororities: 8%
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Triangle, published weekly
Number of honor societies: 14
Total number of registered organizations: 363
Campus-based religious organizations:
Asbury Protestant Ministry, Chabad Student Group, Coexist, Disciples in Deed, Students for Christ, Pagan Alliance, Hillel, Newman Catholic Community; Chinese Christian, Christian Athletes, Harvest Christian, and Upper Room Fellowships; Muslim Student and Hindu Student Associations
Minority student organizations:
Ascend, Black Student Union, NSBE, Latinos for a United Campus, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers; Asian Students and National Black Accountants Associations
International student organizations:
Chinese Christian Fellowship, Daniya, Bhangra, Global China Connection, PRAGATHI, Saudi Student club, The Russian Spirits, Variety of Indian Cultural Expressions, West Indian Student Establishment; Albanian and Italian Student Organizations; Filipino Intercultural, Ukrainian, Polish, and Irish Culture Societies; African, Armenian, Chinese Students and Scholars, Hellenic, Dragon Mentors, Indian Undergraduate, Indonesian, Japanese Undergraduate, Korean International, Malaysian, Pakistani, Taiwanese, Turkish, and Vietnamese Student Associations
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Concert, jazz, and pep bands; glee club, Varsity Singers, musical theatre, music ensembles, film society, Jewish heritage program, Amnesty International, commuter coalition, College Republicans, Team Managers; drama, dance, and chess clubs. A total of 363 registered organizations

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Eric Zillmer,
Director of Athletics
Director of women's athletics: Laura White,
Women's Athletic Director/SWA
School colors: blue and gold
School mascot: Dragons
Athletic conference memberships: Colonial Athletic Association (Division I)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's basketballyesNCAA Div. I
Men's cheerleadingno 
Men's crewyesNCAA Div. I
Men's divingyes 
Men's golfyesNCAA Div. I
Men's lacrosseyesNCAA Div. I
Men's socceryesNCAA Div. I
Men's swimmingyesNCAA Div. I
Men's tennisyesNCAA Div. I
Men's wrestlingyesNCAA Div. I
Women's basketballyesNCAA Div. I
Women's cheerleadingno 
Women's crewyesNCAA Div. I
Women's divingyes 
Women's field hockeyyesNCAA Div. I
Women's lacrosseyesNCAA Div. I
Women's socceryesNCAA Div. I
Women's softballyesNCAA Div. I
Women's swimmingyesNCAA Div. I
Women's tennisyesNCAA Div. I

Athletic facilities:
athletic center, fields, tennis courts
Intramural/Recreational sports:
aerobics, badminton, basketball, billiards, darts, equestrian sports, flag football, floor hockey, rock climbing, skiing, soccer, softball, squash, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Club sports for men:
aikido, badminton, cricket, cycling, ice hockey, in-line skating, karate, lacrosse, paintball, rugby, sailing, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Club sports for women:
badminton, cycling, ice hockey, karate, lacrosse, paintball, rugby, sailing, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Philadelphia, PA (9 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Philadelphia, PA
Nearest passenger bus service: Philadelphia, PA (2 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: excellent
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 10% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Drexel University, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Temple University, Thomas Jefferson University, University of Maryland-College Park.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 56% within six months of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Deliotte, Johnson and Johnson, Lockheed Martin, SAP.

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