Drexel University Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
8%
International
45
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Drexel University has a diverse student body with 46% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
49.2%(6,917)
Hispanic
8.6%(1,210)
African American
9.4%(1,319)
Asian
24.6%(3,457)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(4)
Two or More Races
4.6%(651)
Unknown
3.6%(502)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment25,614
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

Drexel University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Drexel University has a gender distribution of 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.3%(7,765)
Women
49.0%(7,721)
Other
1.7%(266)

Gender Statistics

Men7,765

30% of total enrollment

Women7,721

30% of total enrollment

Other266

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Drexel University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(47)
18-19
34.6%(4,698)
20-21
36.3%(4,934)
22-24
21.5%(2,919)
25+
7.3%(991)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.5%(37)
22-24
22.9%(1,858)
25+
76.6%(6,219)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

40%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Drexel University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 48% in-state residents, 44% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
48.2%(1,375)
Out-of-State
43.7%(1,245)
International
8.1%(230)

Regional Representation

In-State1,375

48% of student body

Out-of-State1,245

44% of student body

International230

8% of student body

States Represented

45 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age