Drew University

Madison, New Jersey
4-year Private university
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Overview

Drew University is a private institution established in 1867 with suburban setting located at Madison. It is ranked 93 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $43,824 (2023-24). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,549. It practices semester-based academic calendar. On the school’s Madison campus, undergraduates are guaranteed housing, and many students take advantage of the guarantee for all four years at school. There are more than 50 student clubs to check out.

#93 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location Madison, New Jersey
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1867
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,549 Undergraduates
Website http://www.drew.edu/

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$57,330
Cost of Attendance
$28,876
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $43,824
Outstate Tuition Fee $43,824
Room and Board Fees $16,402
$31,491 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

73% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$40 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.5 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Not Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the first language or the student studies in an institution where the languageg of instruction is english

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
15
Early Decision II Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
08
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
--
--
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Feb
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $57,330
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application February 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
New First-Year Students Scholarships
Total Worth $15,000 to $27,000
Eligibility First year students
Minimum Criteria based on the applicant’s grades in academic classes, the strength of the applicant’s curriculum and on the applicant’s best standardized test scores
Requirement for maintenance maintenance of satisfactory academic progress
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Baldwin Honors Scholarships
Total Worth $3,000 per year
Eligibility highest-achieving students
Minimum Criteria based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Drew Action Scholarships
Total Worth $2,500 per year
Eligibility students passionate about civic engagement
Minimum Criteria based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Drew Arts Scholarships
Total Worth $1,500 per year
Eligibility students in the fine and performing arts
Minimum Criteria based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Transfer Scholarships
Total Worth $15,000 to $23,000 per year
Eligibility students transferring from other schools
Minimum Criteria based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Baldwin Honors Scholarship
Total Worth $3,000 per year
Details Students who indicate on the application for admission that they would like to be considered for the Baldwin Honors Program may receive an invitation to participate in the Baldwin Honors Program upon admission to Drew. Our highest-achieving students are challenged with independent learning and advanced coursework, leading to a senior thesis.
Students may retain their Baldwin Honors Scholarship by maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher and must remain active in the Baldwin Honors curriculum.
Drew Scholarship in the Arts
Total Worth $1,500 per year
Details Applicants for admission with a demonstrated talent for and interest in the fine or performing arts (art, theatre and music) are encouraged to apply for the Drew Scholarship in the Arts. Students must be in good academic standing, enrolled in 12 or more credits each semester and continue to be an active participant in the arts in order to remain eligible for this scholarship.
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Students

1,549 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
85% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
64% Students graduate within 6 years