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Drexel University is a private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Drexel's undergraduate school was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a financier and philanthropist. Founded as Drexel Institute of Art, Science and I…
Drexel University is a private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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.
  • Former names: Drexel Institute of Art, Science, & Industry (1891–1936) · Drexel Institute of Technology (1936–1970) · Academy of Natural Sciences (1812–2011)
  • Motto: "Ambition Can't Wait" · On seal: "Art, Science, Industry"
  • Type: Private research university
  • Established: December 17, 1891
  • Founder: Anthony Joseph Drexel
  • Accreditation: MSCHE
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