Drexel University College of Engineering

Drexel University College of Engineering
Bossone Research Enterprise Center
TypePrivate
Established1891
Parent institution
Drexel University
PresidentJohn Anderson Fry
DeanSharon L. Walker
Undergraduates3256
Postgraduates379
287
Address
3100 Market Street
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19104
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USA
CampusUrban
Websitedrexel.edu/engineering
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The Drexel University College of Engineering is the university's flagship college, founded in 1891 by banker A.J. Drexel to prepare his hometown Philadelphians to participate in opportunities provided by the Industrial Revolution. The college has six departments, 11 undergraduate programs/majors, and 17 graduate degree programs[1] at its main campus in the University City section of Philadelphia, one block from 30th Street Station.

The college is listed in the U.S. News & World Report 2023-24 rankings as #54 for Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs[2] and #97 in Best Engineering Schools (graduate).[3] Drexel was cited by Forbes magazine as one of the top 25 STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) schools in the country.[4] The Material Science and Engineering depart was ranked #29 for Global Universities in 2023 by U.S. News & World Report.[5]

  1. ^ "Academics Overview". Drexel University College of Engineering. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  2. ^ "2023-24 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Drexel University - Best Engineering Schools". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  4. ^ Carter Coudriet (21 August 2018). "Top 25 STEM Colleges 2018". Forbes]. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Material Engineering Rankings". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 23 August 2023.