Drexel University is a private research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1891, it offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. While it is often recognized for its cooperative education (co-op) programs, Drexel is not a public institution. It operates independently and relies on tuition, donations, and research funding rather than state appropriations.
The university serves both undergraduate and graduate students, so it is not exclusively a graduate institution. Its private status allows it to set its own tuition rates and admissions criteria, distinguishing it from public universities that receive state funding.
