🏠 Drexel University — Parent Guide

Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at Drexel University.

💡 Tips for parents reviewing dorm options:

🏠 How housing selection works at Drexel University

First-year residency requirement.Entering first-year Drexel students live in university housing.

First-year halls.

Upper-class options.Race Street Residences, The Summit, The Lincoln, — apartment-style buildings throughout University City.

Greek life.Drexel has a small Greek community; chapters do not maintain on-campus chapter houses.

As of May 8, 2026

📍 Location

Philadelphia, PA

🏛️ College Type

Private research university

👥 Enrollment

22,000 total students

🏠 Housing

15 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter

📊 Dorm Comparison by Safety & Cleanliness

DormOverall ★Safety ★Cleanliness ★ReviewsFeatures
Towers Hall 0
Kelly Hall 0
Caneris Hall 0
Bentley Hall 0
Myers Hall 0
Calhoun Hall 0
Van Rensselaer Hall 0
Race Street Residences 0
The Summit at University City 0
The Lincoln 0
Stiles Hall 0
Millennium Hall 0
Handschumacher College House 0
3411 Powelton Avenue 0
Chestnut Square 0

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🎓 Class-Year Housing Guides

Year-specific advice for Drexel University dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:

🎓 Freshman Guide📚 Sophomore Guide📖 Junior Guide🎉 Senior Guide

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Looking for something specific? Browse Drexel University dorms filtered by amenity:

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