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Drew University

Drew University

Madison, NJ · Suburb · 1,533 students
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$24,280
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
71%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$63,646
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
68%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Known as the "University in the Forest" for its serene, wooded campus, Drew University is a private liberal arts institution recognized for strong programs in the social sciences, business, theater arts, and biological sciences. Drew distinctly bridges traditional campus life with global engagement through its signature New York City Semesters, which offer immersive, credit-bearing experiences in fields like Wall Street finance, the United Nations, and contemporary arts. The university also sets itself apart in the sciences with its unique RISE (Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti) program, pairing undergraduates with retired corporate researchers for hands-on mentorship. Campus culture is tight-knit, inclusive, and collaborative, offering students a tranquil residential community just a direct 45-minute train ride from Manhattan.

Wikipedia:Drew University is a private university in Madison, New Jersey, United States. Formed in 1867, the University consists of the College of Liberal Arts, the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, and the Drew Theological School. The University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

Location
Madison, NJ, 07940 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
EWR · Newark
14 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$47,100
Housing & food (on campus)$17,640
Books & supplies$2,035
Cost of attendance$65,301
Average net price$24,280
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$47,100
Housing & food (on campus)$17,640
Books & supplies$2,035
Cost of attendance$65,301
Average net price$24,280
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,224
$30–48k
$15,697
$48–75k
$20,916
$75–110k
$24,947
$110k+
$35,512
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
71%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
63%
Back for yr 2
88%
Transferred
11%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
74% graduated · 18% transferred · 8% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$47,562
10 yrs after entry$63,646
Debt
Median at graduation$25,288
Monthly payment$268
Middle 50% owe$10.5k–$27k
90th percentile$31,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — arts & sciences: 69% graduate within 6 yrs, $58,391 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
68%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1227
R 570–688 · M 533–650
SAT middle 50%: 1103–1338
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
29%
First-gen
24%
Family income
$61,492
Independent
4%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
7%
Black
11%
Asian
4%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
11%
Unknown
7%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
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    Men's · Women's
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    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
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    Men's · Women's
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    Men's · Women's
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    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
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    Men's · Women's
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  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$47,562
After 10 yrs
$63,646
Business Administration, Management and Operations52
Psychology, General34
Biology, General30
English Language and Literature, General27
Political Science and Government25
Communication and Media Studies18
Computer Science18
Economics18
Sociology15
Natural Resources Conservation and Research13
Neurobiology and Neurosciences13
Anthropology13
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology11
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft11
Fine and Studio Arts11
Chemistry10
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$127M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$9,405/mo
Teaching spend
$11,898
per student
Federal loans
45%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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