#144 nationally · R1 · Pennsylvania

Drexel University research spending

Drexel University spent $170M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #144 among US R1 and R2 universities and #7 in Pennsylvania.

$170Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#144of 297 nationally
#7 of 13in Pennsylvania (3% of the state's listed total)
Yesmedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
141Syracuse UniversityNYR1$184M
142University of North Dakota MedNDR1$182M
143University of Mississippi MedMSR1$172M
144Drexel University MedPAR1$170M
145University of OregonORR1$164M
146University of Alabama in HuntsvilleALR2$163M
147New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNJR1$161M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Drexel University run through its research office: https://drexel.edu/research

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Questions

How much does Drexel University spend on research?
Drexel University reported $170M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Drexel University rank nationally for research spending?
#144 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #7 of 13 in Pennsylvania.
Is Drexel University an R1 university?
Drexel University is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.