Drew Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 67.83%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1225. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $47,100
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Drew:
- Total Enrollment: 2,232, including 91 online students
- 1,626 Undergraduate, 606 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 46.5% men, 53.5% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 70%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 21%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 88%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 91 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 13 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 32 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Drew Overview
Drew University (Drew) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Madison, NJ. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Drew's tuition & fees is $47,100 for the academic year 2024-2025. 90% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $31,531.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,232 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
Drew's acceptance rate is 67.83% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 10.74%. The median SAT score is 1225 and the ACT score is 26.
Drew ranked 98th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 10th in New Jersey Colleges rankings. Drew University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Drew University is $47,100. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $27,010.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $48,907 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $27,999.
| Undergraduate | $47,100 |
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| Graduate | $27,010 |
| Undergraduate | $48,907 |
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| Graduate | $27,999 |
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Drew University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Drew
| Learning Opportunities |
| ROTC | No |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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