Founded in 1891, Drexel University is a private comprehensive R1 research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ranked within the top 50 of private universities in the United States, Drexel is a global leader in experiential education that positions students and faculty on the frontlines of innovation alongside experts tackling today's most complex issues.
 
Offering 100+ undergraduate majors and even more minors, Drexel's dynamic curriculum combines world-class academics with the power of real-world experience, allowing students to expand the scope of their learning through cross-disciplinary coursework while actively pursuing their intellectual curiosities. Exemplified by the Drexel Co-op program, one of the most extensive cooperative education programs in the United States, co-op allows students to explore potential careers while gaining up to 18 months of professional work experience before graduation, featuring over 1,400 employers across 34 states and 31 countries. The majority of these co-ops are full-time and paid, and those that are both carry a median six-month salary of over $22,000.