This year’s Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education College Rankings saw Drexel jump to 74th out of 968 other colleges and universities across the country, landing in the top 8 percent of America’s institutions of higher education. When compared solely to private universities, Drexel ranks 36th.
“Drexel’s continued strong showing is a result of the many improvements we have made recently in the quality of our teaching and experiential learning, as well as in attracting and retaining outstanding students,” President John Fry says. “The ranking also demonstrates the critical value of the Drexel Co-op program.”
The methodology used by The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education values the outcomes of student success, especially after graduation. This differs from other rankings, such as the U.S. News & World Report ’s annual “Best Colleges” list, that place more emphasis on college placement test scores and acceptance rates.