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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Drexel's cooperative education program, one of the oldest and largest in the U.S., allows students to gain up to 18 months of paid, full-time work experience before graduation.
The Drexel Collection, established in 1891, includes over 6,000 objects, ranging from paintings and sculptures to textiles and furniture.
Drexel's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design is named after Antoinette Westphal, a prominent supporter of the arts and a Drexel alumna.
Drexel University was established in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a Philadelphia financier and philanthropist, to provide educational opportunities in the 'practical arts and sciences.'
Drexel's main campus is located in the University City district of Philadelphia, an area known for its rich academic and cultural history.
The Main Building, designed by the prominent Philadelphia architect Joseph M. Wilson, features a grand atrium with a stunning stained-glass skylight.
