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Drew University

Madison, New Jersey

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Overview

Enrollment

2,092
Drew University overview
Location Madison, New Jersey
Online drew.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Drew University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Drew University is situated on a wooded 186-acre campus in Madison, New Jersey, approximately 30 miles west of New York City. The institution, founded in 1867 as a Methodist seminary, operates as a private liberal arts university known for its College of Liberal Arts, Theological School, and Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. The campus features collegiate Gothic architecture, including the landmark Mead Hall, and maintains a primarily residential undergraduate community where students are required to live on campus for their first three years. Drew's academic strengths include theater arts, biology, business, psychology, and international relations programs, while the school's proximity to Manhattan allows for unique NYC semester programs and internship opportunities.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

Drew University is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Challenging
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SAT 1120/1340
ACT 26/28
GPA 3.1

Applications Accepted

72.7% 
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Applications Due Feb 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$43,074
Costs for Drew University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,100
Room and Board $16,402
Budget for Other Expenses$1,725
Total One Year Cost$63,501

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$55,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

68% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Drew University students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 30%
Visual and Performing Arts 15%
Biology 12%
English and Literature 9%
Psychology 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024