Drexel University previously offered a degree program at three Philadelphia-area community colleges — an unusual partnership that has already begun to be phased out as of last month. Under the partnership, community college students who had obtained an associate degree were able to earn a four-year Drexel degree on site, taught by Drexel faculty members.
The arrangement had allowed students to be able to earn a four-year degree at the same site without disruption and at two-thirds the cost of the annual tuition at the main Drexel campus.
In an interview with Inside Higher Ed last year, Drexel College president John Fry said that despite the discounted tuition rate, the Drexel program was a financially sound proposition.
The partnership started with Burlington County College in 2006, and grew to offer 10 majors in the STEM, management, culinary arts and hospitality fields. Per an announcement on the Drexel University at BCCC webpage, current full-time students will be able to finish out their programs on-site. Part-time students are advised to contact their academic advisors.
At BCCC, some 300 students are currently enrolled in the program.
Greg Volpe, BCCC director of communications, told Diverse that questions relating to the timing of the decision should be addressed to Drexel.
