Drexel University Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
8%
International
41
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
49.4%(6,288)
Hispanic
8.7%(1,114)
African American
8.9%(1,131)
Asian
25.6%(3,262)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(4)
Two or More Races
4.6%(587)
Unknown
2.7%(338)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment22,344
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 49% female students and 51% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
50.4%(7,164)
Women
48.2%(6,857)
Other
1.4%(203)

Gender Statistics

Men7,164

32% of total enrollment

Women6,857

31% of total enrollment

Other203

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Drexel University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 67% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.4%(62)
18-19
32.7%(4,578)
20-21
34.7%(4,870)
22-24
24.0%(3,367)
25+
8.2%(1,144)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.6%(49)
22-24
22.0%(1,835)
25+
77.4%(6,439)

Age Diversity Insights

67%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

37%

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 45% in-state residents, 47% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
44.6%(1,301)
Out-of-State
47.2%(1,375)
International
8.2%(238)

Regional Representation

In-State1,301

45% of student body

Out-of-State1,375

47% of student body

International238

8% of student body

States Represented

41 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age