Drew University

Madison, NJ · Large suburb

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Acceptance rate
67.8%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$24,280
Sticker price $65,301
Graduation rate
70%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$63,646
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
67.8%
Applicants (fall 2023)
4,604
Admitted (fall 2023)
3,197
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
404
Yield (admitted who enroll)
13%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
73%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
65%
SAT reading, middle 50%
570–688
SAT math, middle 50%
533–650
ACT composite, middle 50%
24–30
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
28% / 5%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$15,224
Family income $30–48k$15,697
Family income $48–75k$20,916
Family income $75–110k$24,947
Family income $110k+$35,512
Full sticker price (per year)
$65,301
Tuition & fees – in-state
$47,100
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$47,100
Median debt at graduation
$25,288
Students with federal loans
45%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
70%
Freshmen who return for year 2
88%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$30,745
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$63,646

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,533
Graduate students
606
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
56%
Students receiving Pell grants
29%
Full-time faculty
100%

Undergraduate diversity

White56%
Black11%
International11%
Hispanic7.1%
Unknown6.9%
Two or more4.2%
Asian3.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing19%
Social Sciences15%
Psychology14%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences9.9%
Visual & Performing Arts8.3%
Communication & Journalism5.9%
Computer & Information Sciences5.6%
English4.6%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Hilary Link
Main phone
(973) 408-3000
Address
36 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ 07940

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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