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Drew University
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  • 4 Year
  • MADISON, NJ

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade C
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade C minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade D+
  11. Student Life
    grade C+
  12. Safety
    grade B

About

36 MADISON AVE
MADISON, NJ 07940
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Landmark Conference
From Drew University

Drew University is so much more than a place to earn your degree. It’s where you’ll meet some of your closest friends. Get connected to life-changing mentors. Learn in ways that could take you around the globe, or straight into the real world of professional life, meaningful community action, and leading social change.

As a Drew student, you can choose from 40+ majors, 60+ minors, 19 Dual-Degree programs, and 17 pre-professional programs. And you’ll graduate with a purpose – not to mention the skills employers are looking for, and an experience-based résumé that ties everything together.

As for our location, it’s hard to beat: Madison, NJ, is a picture-perfect small town that’s only an hour from all the opportunities of New York City. On campus, you’ll find 90+ clubs and organizations, 26 NCAA Division III athletic teams, and every kind of event (from fun festivals to TEDx). Drew puts you everywhere you want to be.

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Drew University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 1
Acceptance Rate
73%
SAT Range
1120-1340
ACT Range
26-28
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$28,183 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$31,901 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
85%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 39 responses
62%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 60 responses
62%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 60 responses

Majors

Drew University Makes Top 40 List for Study Abroad Programs

academic spotlight

Drew’s global education opportunities include seven New York City semesters, which take students into the Big Apple twice a week in subjects like Wall Street, the UN, theatre, contemporary art, communications and media, social impact, and museums and cultural management. International opportunities include Drew’s staple London Semester as well as shorter-term experiences in various countries.

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,467 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
46
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
28%
Varsity Athletes
30%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 44 responses
  • Somewhat privileged, but also creative
    32%
  • Privileged
    23%
  • Open minded
    9%
  • Some quite privileged, others are creative
    9%
  • kind and accepting
    7%
  • The most accepting, creative people you will meet
    5%
  • At the edge of typical
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
87%
Poll
87%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 62 responses
Poll
54%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 76 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 44 responses
  • Small place where big things happen
    34%
  • Friendly
    23%
  • I hate it
    11%
  • Secluded
    9%
  • Home away from home
    7%
  • Waste of time
    5%
  • What you make it
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$52,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
74%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
54%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 24 responses

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