Drupal.org states that 71% of the top 100 universities use Drupal, but the page lacks precise data or references to support this claim. The Drop Times analyzed 300 top universities worldwide and found Drupal used in some form by 80% of the universities.

Preliminary Findings
Here are some preliminary outcomes from our analysis of Drupal usage in the top 300 universities, as ranked by the QS World University Rankings. These numbers will change as we receive data on universities with CMS Not Detected and Drupal Not Detected.

The analysis indicates a strong correlation between university rankings and Drupal adoption. Notably, 80% of the top 100 universities utilize Drupal on at least one of their websites. 40% of the top 100 universities have more than 10 websites in Drupal.

Of the 300 universities analyzed, Drupal is employed on the homepages of 72 institutions (24% of the total). We found that Drupal is utilized in some capacity by approximately 67% (200 out of 300) of these universities.

A geographical breakdown of the data shows a significant preference for Drupal in the United States. Of the 56 US universities included in the dataset, 95% (53 universities) use Drupal in some form. More specifically, 36% of these institutions (20 out of 56) have their primary websites powered by Drupal, and 70% (39 out of 56) manage 10 or more sites using Drupal.

Call for Community Support

We are planning to engage with relevant people from the top 300 universities to obtain more detailed information, particularly from those with undetected CMS. We are eager to hear from website managers and communication teams about their Drupal experiences. Your input is vital in accurately portraying Drupal's adoption in educational institutions worldwide. If you work at or have connections with any of the listed universities, please assist us in gathering information about Drupal usage within the university. Our team of journalists is prepared to reach out to relevant personnel to further understand the extent of Drupal usage. This project aims to do more than update a statistic; it's about showcasing the diverse and vibrant ways Drupal is used in academia. We can underline Drupal's significant impact on higher education and strengthen our community through collaborative efforts.