Drew University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Madison, NJ
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#5 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,232

Location Madison, New Jersey
Website drew.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

Best Colleges Rank

#356

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Drew University is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1103/1338
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/30
GPA 3.1

Acceptance Rate

67.8%

Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 10.7%
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$47,100

Costs for Drew University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$47,100
Books and Supplies		$2,035
Other Fees		$1,150
Room and Board		$17,640
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,460
Total One Year Cost		$71,385

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Student 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 majors at Drew University are Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts, and Biology. 30% of students major in Social Sciences, 15% in Visual and Performing Arts, and 12% in Biology.