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Drew University

Madison, New Jersey 07940

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Known for business

Drew University is a private institution in Madison with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1247, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,646 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,644.

Established
1867
Motto
δωρεὰν ἐλάβετε, δωρεὰν δότε
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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69%Acceptance
1247SAT Avg
1,510Students
11:1Student:Faculty
72%Grad Rate
$63,646Earnings 10yr
$25,644Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Drew University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1247

Reading & Writing
560680
Math
550640

ACT Score Range

Composite
2531

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

69.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1247

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$45,360
Room & Board$17,640
Books & Supplies$2,035
Total Cost of Attendance$61,378
Average Net Price$25,644
Median Debt at Graduation$25,288
Monthly Payment (10yr)$268

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,177
$30–48K$20,060
$48–75K$19,926
$75–110K$28,090
$110K+$34,219

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,644

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (56)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,510
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 10%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 11%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate72.4%
Freshman Retention84.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,562
8 Years$52,274
10 Years$63,646

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$54,000
Men
$64,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#83
Washington Monthly
#57

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Rangers and

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

127Very High

Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
22 mi(38 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
68 mi(118 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
206 mi(357 min)

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