Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health

What Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health does

Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health is a CEPH-accredited academic institution offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs in public health, founded in 1996 and based at Nesbitt Hall, 3215 Market Street, in Philadelphia's University City. The school sits within Drexel University, a private R1 research institution founded in 1891, and operates with a headcount of 101-250. Its core product portfolio includes CEPH-accredited public health degree programs, global health programs (including the Jonathan Mann Global Health and Human Rights Initiative and global field practice), continuing professional education, and a portfolio of urban and global health research conducted through the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Center for Hunger Free Communities, and Urban Health Collaborative. Research is concentrated in urban health, global public health, environmental health, and community-engaged methodologies rather than commercial technology products.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: tuition and fees from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs (priced per Drexel University's standard tiered tuition structure); federal research grants, most notably a $20 million NIH ComPASS program award received in October 2023 to coordinate health inequity research across 25 community projects nationwide; and alumni donations and philanthropy funneled through Drexel's advancement operations. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via Drexel's centralized admissions infrastructure, with a hybrid segmentation approach spanning prospective undergraduates, graduate and doctoral students, working professionals seeking continuing education, and research partners/collaborators. Distribution spans on-campus delivery in Philadelphia, online program delivery via Drexel's online learning platform, and global field practice placements. Marketing leverages university-wide channels including the DrexelNow newsletter, Drexel Magazine (175,000+ readers), EXEL Magazine, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), a student ambassador referral program, and the Dean's Desk thought leadership blog.

Name

Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health

Legal name

Drexel University

Website

https://drexel.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health is a CEPH-accredited Philadelphia institution offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral public health degree programs, with research focus on urban and global health and significant NIH-funded health inequity coordination across 25 nationwide community projects.

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Product category

Public Health Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Schools of Public Health (EDAHAGAD)

Keywords

• Public health education
• Graduate public health degrees
• Urban health research
• Global health programs
• Community health partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs in public health. The school offers CEPH-accredited programs with varying tuition rates based on degree level and residency status.
2. Research Grants and Federal Funding: Significant research funding from federal agencies including NIH. The school received a $20 million NIH ComPASS program grant to coordinate health inequity research across 25 community projects nationwide, focusing on societal issues affecting health including systemic racism, food insecurity, and barriers to healthcare.
3. Alumni Donations and Philanthropy: The school receives charitable contributions through Drexel University's advancement and alumni relations operations, supporting scholarships, fellowships, and research initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dornsife School of Public Health offers CEPH-accredited undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs in public health, with specializations in urban health, global health, community health, and epidemiology. The school integrates practical learning experiences including global field practice placements and applied practicum, and operates research centers such as the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Center for Hunger Free Communities, and Urban Health Collaborative, supported by significant NIH funding.

Product overview

Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health is an academic institution offering CEPH-accredited public health education programs at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The school provides degree and certificate programs focused on problem-solving and real-life practical experiences, alongside global health initiatives and continuing professional education. The institution conducts urban and global health research through specialized centers and programs, and received a $20 million NIH ComPASS grant to coordinate health inequity research across 25 community projects nationwide.

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Products and services

• CEPH-Accredited Public Health Degree Programs CEPH-accredited undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs in public health with specializations in urban health, global health, community health, and epidemiology; designed to prepare students for public health careers through problem-solving curriculum and real-life practical experiences.
• Global Health Programs International public health education offerings including global public health degrees, global health courses, and the Jonathan Mann Global Health and Human Rights Initiative; supports the Global Health program with international research collaborations and global field practice opportunities.
• Continuing Professional Education in Public Health Professional development and continuing education offerings, including online certificates and advanced training, for public health practitioners seeking to advance their skills and credentials without leaving the workforce.
• Research Centers and Programs (Autism, Hunger, Urban Health) Research centers housed within the school: the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute (autism research, services, and community engagement), the Center for Hunger Free Communities (community-based research on food insecurity), and the Urban Health Collaborative (interdisciplinary research on urban health). These centers conduct community-engaged research and train students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of Drexel undergraduate graduates are working or enrolled in graduate or professional education within one year of graduation
• +2 more outcomes

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• NIH (National Institutes of Health) - ComPASS ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2023The school received a $20 million federal grant from NIH's ComPASS (Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Health) program. Dornsife serves as the coordination center for health inequity research across 25 community projects nationwide, focusing on societal issues affecting health including systemic racism, food insecurity, and barriers to healthcare.
• A.J. Drexel Autism InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn integral part of the Dornsife School of Public Health, the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute focuses on autism research, services, and community engagement.
• Center for Hunger Free CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA research center within the school dedicated to understanding and addressing hunger and food insecurity through community-based research and advocacy.
• Urban Health CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA collaborative research initiative focused on urban health issues, providing infrastructure for interdisciplinary research and training in urban health.
• Global Partners and AffiliatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school maintains global partnerships through its Global Health program, including international research collaborations, global field practice opportunities, and the Jonathan Mann Global Health and Human Rights Initiative.
• Salus University (Drexel-Salus Integration)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic integration partnership with Salus University (Pennsylvania College of Optometry), expanding health sciences education and research capabilities across Drexel's academic health center operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Pennsylvania School of Public Health: Direct peer and geographic competitor — Penn is a Philadelphia-based Ivy League institution offering CEPH-accredited MPH and doctoral programs and is the most directly comparable public-health school in the same metro market.
• Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: Top-tier U.S. school of public health offering CEPH-accredited degrees, large NIH-funded research enterprise, and global health programs; sets the upper bound on competition for faculty, students, and federal research grants.
• Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: Elite CEPH-accredited school with extensive research funding and global health offerings; competes for top MPH/PhD applicants and faculty nationally.
• Columbia Mailman School of Public Health: CEPH-accredited NYC-based peer offering MPH, MS, and DrPH programs with urban health focus directly comparable to Dornsife's urban health positioning.
• Emory Rollins School of Public Health: CEPH-accredited school with strong global health and epidemiology programs; comparable peer for graduate student recruitment and NIH-funded research.
• George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health: CEPH-accredited school with health-policy and urban-health orientation; comparable peer for graduate recruitment and policy-focused research positioning.
• Boston University School of Public Health: CEPH-accredited urban research university school of public health with similar size and scope; directly comparable for MPH enrollment and applied urban-health research.
• UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health: Top-ranked CEPH-accredited school with strong global health programs; competes for graduate students, federal grants, and research faculty in overlapping public-health domains.
• University of Michigan School of Public Health: CEPH-accredited school at a large R1 public university with substantial NIH research portfolio; comparable peer for graduate enrollment and federally funded population-health research.
• Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine: CEPH-accredited school with strong global health and tropical medicine focus; comparable peer for global health curriculum and international field-practice programs.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DrexelPublicHealth
• Facebookfacebook.com/DrexelPublicHealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dsph
• Instagraminstagram.com/drexelpubhealth
• Xx.com/drexelpubhealth

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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