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Drew University

Madison, New Jersey 07940

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

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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

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1247

Reading & Writing
560680
Math
550640

ACT Score Range

Composite
2531

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

42.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-0.4%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (56)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

84%

Mixed

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
10 Years$63,646

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#83
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#57
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Rangers and

Fencing associationFencing conference

History & Fun Facts

  • History 19th century Mead Hall was purchased by Daniel Drew in 1867, who donated it to start a Methodist theological seminary.
  • In 1866, railroad "robber baron" Daniel Drew approached church leaders during the Methodist Centenary Celebration with an offer to build, equip, and endow a theological seminary near New York City.
  • Drew asked that his pastor, John McClintock, be appointed the seminary's first president.
  • Instruction began under McClintock's direction as both president and professor of practical theology after the first students were admitted in 1867.
  • 1880–1890 The courtyard of Brothers College, built in 1928 Samuel W.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

EWR Newark Liberty14 mi
LGA New York LaGuardia29 mi
JFK New York JFK35 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA206 mi · ~5h 57m drive
New York, NY22 mi · ~38 min drive
Hartford, CT114 mi · ~3h 18m drive
Providence, RI173 mi · ~5h drive
Albany, NY135 mi · ~3h 54m drive
Syracuse, NY181 mi · ~5h 14m drive
Rochester, NY233 mi · ~6h 44m drive
Buffalo, NY272 mi · ~7h 51m drive
Philadelphia, PA68 mi · ~1h 58m drive
Pittsburgh, PA293 mi · ~8h 28m drive
Harrisburg, PA134 mi · ~3h 52m drive
Newark, NJ13 mi · ~23 min drive
Trenton, NJ41 mi · ~1h 11m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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