Drew University
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Drew University is a 4-year liberal arts institution in northern New Jersey. The University’s College of Liberal Arts offers bachelor’s degrees in 47 fields of study. Additionally, Drew is home to the Launch program which provides two professional experiences such as internships and semesters in New York City to go along with each academic program. Throughout the year, Drew schedules a number of all-campus events such as the a capella JamFest and Earth Day FernFest day of service.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15, 2020 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 15, 2018 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1, 2020 | May 1, 2019 |
| Other | January 15, 2019 |
Admitted Student Stats
27%
Submitting ACT
63%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
Average SAT Composite: 1235
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,117
Total Number of Undergrads
1,537
Classroom Sizes
0
100
63%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $39,500
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $39,500
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$14,108
|
| Books and Supplies | $1200
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
81%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$35,351
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,876
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$31,379
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
70%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,479
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$22,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$284
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
105
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
80%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Rangers
School Colors
green and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
San Francisco
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
66%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$58,500
What Students Are Saying
3.56
Average Rating
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