Drew University
Madison, NJ · Private four-year · Suburb: Large
1,624undergraduates
68%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$28,193average net price per year
72%graduate in 6 years
84%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 4,604
- Admitted
- 3,197
- Admit rate
- 68%
- Admit rate, women
- 73%
- Admit rate, men
- 65%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 13%
- First-year students
- 404
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 28%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 560-680
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 550-640
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 5%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 25-31
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Essay or personal statement | Required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
38 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (3)
- Accounting Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (55 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (13 awarded)
Social sciences (6)
- Anthropology, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Bachelor's (21 awarded)
- Economics, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- International Relations and Affairs Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (19 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (37 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (3)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (21 awarded)
- Neuroscience Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (4)
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Communication and Media Studies, Other Bachelor's (26 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (2)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (17 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (2)
- Environmental Science Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Environmental Studies Bachelor's (5 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (13 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Physical sciences (2)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Physics, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (4)
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- French Language and Literature Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Italian Language and Literature Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Spanish Language and Literature Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (2)
- Philosophy Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (1)
- Public Health Education and Promotion Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies (2)
- African-American/Black Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Women's Studies Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (15)
- Divinity/Ministry Master's
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Theology/Theological Studies Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Women's Ministry Doctorate (research)
- Computational Science Master's
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Post-bachelor's certificate
- Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education Post-bachelor's certificate
- Education, General Master's
- Elementary Education and Teaching Master's
- Secondary Education and Teaching Master's
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General Doctorate (research)
- Religion/Religious Studies Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Master's
- Medical/Health Humanities Master's, Doctorate (research)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $45,360
- Housing and food on campus
- $17,640
- Books and supplies
- $2,035
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,460
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $68,495
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $68,495
- Total cost living at home
- $52,467
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $13,177 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $20,060 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $19,926 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $28,090 |
| Over $110,000 | $34,219 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 99%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 98%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $33,097
- Got a grant from the college
- 98%
- Average grant from the college
- $28,129
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 27%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 67%
- Average amount borrowed
- $10,428
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 67%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 72%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 72%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 74%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 72%
- Came back for year two
- 84%
| Pell grant students | 75% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 76% |
| Neither | 65% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 220 | 79% |
| Men | 150 | 63% |
| Asian | 16 | 75% (small group) |
| Black | 31 | 81% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 73% |
| White | 211 | 72% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 67% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 3 | 67% (small group) |
| International | 20 | 65% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 357 | 74% | 18% |
| Started here, part-time | 1 | 100% (small group) | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 60 | 82% | 0% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 2,226
- Undergraduates
- 1,624
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,568
- Part-time undergraduates
- 56
- Graduate students
- 602
- Students per faculty member
- 11 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 65%
- From out of state
- 28%
- From other countries
- 7%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 3%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 0%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 17%
| Women | 55% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 8% |
| International | 15% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 36 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ, 07940
- County
- Morris County
- Type
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- United Methodist
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.