Drexel University was founded in 1891 as the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry by Philadelphia financier and philanthropist Anthony J. Drexel to provide educational opportunities in the "practical arts and sciences" for women and men of all backgrounds. The Drexel Institute of Technology gained university status in 1970, becoming Drexel University. On July 1, 2002, Drexel entered a new era among colleges in Philadelphia as a technological leader in health sciences education, when the University was officially united with the former MCP Hahnemann University.
Drexel offers five associate, 62 bachelor's, 63 master's and 35 doctoral degrees, in addition to two undergraduate certificates, six post-baccalaureate certificates and one professional degree (medicine).
Quick Facts
- Drexel University is ranked number one in the nation in athletic gender equity by U.S. News and World Report.
- The School of Public Health is one of only two such schools among colleges in Pennsylvania.
- Drexel's cooperative education program is one of the oldest, largest and most successful, with more than 1500 companies in 39 states and 11 countries participating.
- In 1983, Drexel became the first university to require all students to have microcomputers.
Drexel University Online
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Accreditation
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Benefits
Benefit from Drexel's accredited online degree programs which are designed for professionals who want to complete or advance their education at an online college without compromising quality. Drexel has been a premier online university since 1996 and due to the university's strong background in technology and research, they bring more to learning than other online colleges. Drexel Online offers a wide variety of Bachelor's, Master's and Certificate degree programs in a large array of fields that will give you real skills for career advancement. Its programs in Business Administration, Engineering and Library Science are especially well renowned and are ranked by US News & World Report among the “Best Online Graduate Programs.” No matter which degree program you choose you will receive the same rigorous education and be taught by the same distinguished faculty that teach on campus. By receiving an education at Drexel online you will benefit from the experience of a leader in education for over 115 years.
Financial Assistance
Even if you don't realize it, you could be eligible to receive financial assistance for the Drexel Online academic program you choose to pursue. You can subsidize a substantial portion of your education through aid programs, grants, scholarships and other student loans. In addition to these traditional forms of financial aid, Drexel also partners with over 150 corporations, health systems, schools, and professional associations to offer university degree programs to their employees and members at a reduced cost. You could be eligible for a 10-25% reduction off of the standard tuition rate if your employer or organization belongs to this network. Drexel University is happy to help answer all of your questions related to financial aid and offers examples of actual student financial aid packages online for your reference.
