Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
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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 |
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Institution offers housing: |
yes |
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (95%)
- sorority housing (3%)
- fraternity housing (1%)
- special housing for disabled students
- special housing for international students (1%)
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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: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
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Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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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: |
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Special collections. |
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Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Galleries, observatory. |
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Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance |
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Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, psychotherapy |
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Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, networking nights. |
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Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
98% |
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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: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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School newspaper(s): |
The Triangle, published weekly |
Number of honor societies: |
14 |
Total number of registered organizations: |
363 |
Campus-based religious organizations: |
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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 |
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Minority student organizations: |
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Ascend, Black Student Union, NSBE, Latinos for a United Campus, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers; Asian Students and National Black Accountants Associations |
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International student organizations: |
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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 |
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Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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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 |
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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 basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Men's cheerleading | no | |
Men's crew | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Men's diving | yes | |
Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Men's lacrosse | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Men's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Men's wrestling | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Women's cheerleading | no | |
Women's crew | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Women's diving | yes | |
Women's field hockey | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Women's lacrosse | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Women's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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Athletic facilities: |
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athletic center, fields, tennis courts |
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Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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aerobics, badminton, basketball, billiards, darts, equestrian sports, flag football, floor hockey, rock climbing, skiing, soccer, softball, squash, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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Club sports for men: |
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aikido, badminton, cricket, cycling, ice hockey, in-line skating, karate, lacrosse, paintball, rugby, sailing, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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Club sports for women: |
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badminton, cycling, ice hockey, karate, lacrosse, paintball, rugby, sailing, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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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) |
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Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
10% within one year of graduation |
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Drexel University, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Temple University, Thomas Jefferson University, University of Maryland-College Park. |
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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: |
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Deliotte, Johnson and Johnson, Lockheed Martin, SAP. |
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