Drew University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2168 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #598 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #545 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #816 of 1,244 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 1,513
- Graduates
- 579
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.drew.edu
Drew University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Drew University has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 36% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 70% | 74% |
| Applicants | 3,855 | 1,540 | 2,315 |
| Admissions | 2,801 | 1,085 | 1,716 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 309 | 126 | 183 |
12 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
50 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
98 or 32%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1120
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Drew University are 1120-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
11 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Drew University are 26-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1068 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 384 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 216 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 150 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 135 (6%) |
| Asian | 88 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 48 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Drew University is $28,183 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,853 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,426 |
| $48-75K | $20,879 |
| $75-110K | $26,292 |
| $110K+ | $32,920 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,074 | $24,318 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,074 | $24,318 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,074 | $24,318 |
| Fee in-district | $1,100 | $1,000 |
| Fee in-state | $1,100 | $1,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,100 | $1,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,556 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,402 |
| Room charge | $10,320 |
| Meal charge | $6,082 |
Drew University majors
Drew University has granted 373 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 98 master's across 11 programs, and 62 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Drew University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 50 | ||
| Psychology, General | 47 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 6 | 41 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 34 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 21 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | 14 | |
| Computer Science | 20 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 17 | ||
| Economics, General | 15 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 2 | 12 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 12 | ||
| Education, General | 12 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 11 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 9 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | ||
| History, General | 8 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Neuroscience | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 1 | 4 | |
| Computational Science | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Accounting | 1 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | ||
| Chinese Studies | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 373 | 98 | 62 |
Drew University has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 17% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 69% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Drew University has published 2,138 scientific papers with 32,015 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, History, Biology, Computer Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 21 | 50 |
| 1992 | 26 | 57 |
| 1993 | 32 | 81 |
| 1994 | 26 | 86 |
| 1995 | 36 | 82 |
| 1996 | 32 | 155 |
| 1997 | 39 | 178 |
| 1998 | 41 | 172 |
| 1999 | 33 | 230 |
| 2000 | 38 | 237 |
| 2001 | 39 | 340 |
| 2002 | 42 | 374 |
| 2003 | 48 | 385 |
| 2004 | 31 | 451 |
| 2005 | 32 | 550 |
| 2006 | 54 | 644 |
| 2007 | 55 | 801 |
| 2008 | 77 | 821 |
| 2009 | 77 | 977 |
| 2010 | 72 | 1128 |
| 2011 | 90 | 1172 |
| 2012 | 69 | 1399 |
| 2013 | 63 | 1543 |
| 2014 | 66 | 1595 |
| 2015 | 62 | 1682 |
| 2016 | 68 | 1678 |
| 2017 | 65 | 1731 |
| 2018 | 59 | 1874 |
| 2019 | 52 | 2079 |
| 2020 | 70 | 2255 |
| 2021 | 52 | 2123 |
| 2022 | 66 | 2057 |
| 2023 | 52 | 1965 |
Drew University alumni
-
Soon-Yi Previn
- Enrolled in Drew University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- film actor
- Biography
-
Soon-Yi Previn is the adopted daughter of actress Mia Farrow and musician André Previn. She is married to filmmaker Woody Allen, with whom she has two adopted children.
-
James Van Der Beek
- Occupations
- television actorstage actorscreenwriterfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
James William Van Der Beek is an American actor. Known for his portrayal of Dawson Leery on The WB's Dawson's Creek (1998–2003), he also played a fictionalized version of himself on the cult ABC sitcom Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012–2013), starred on CSI: Cyber as FBI Agent Elijah Mundo (2015–2016), and appeared as Matt Bromley on the first season of the FX drama Pose (2018). His film credits include Varsity Blues (1998), Texas Rangers (1999), The Rules of Attraction (2002), Formosa Betrayed (2009), Labor Day (2013), and Bad Hair (2020).
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Aileen Quinn
- Occupations
- television actorsinger-songwritercomposervoice actorteacher
- Biography
-
Aileen Marie Quinn is an American actress, singer and dancer. She is best known for her role as the title character in the 1982 film Annie.
-
William Barber II
- Enrolled in Drew University
- Graduated with Doctor of Ministry in pastoral care and public policy
- Occupations
- politicianpriest
- Biography
-
William J. Barber II is an American Protestant minister, social activist, professor in the Practice of Public Theology and Public Policy and founding director of the Center for Public Theology & Public Policy at Yale Divinity School. He is the president and senior lecturer at Repairers of the Breach and co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for a Moral Revival. He also serves as a member of the national board of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and is the chair of its legislative political action committee. From 2006 to 2017, Barber served as president of the NAACP's North Carolina state chapter, the largest in the Southern United States and the second-largest in the United States. He pastored Greenleaf Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Goldsboro, North Carolina, from 1993 to 2023.
General info
| Founded | 1928 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Freely ye have received, freely give (Matthew 10:8 KJV) |
| Colors | oxford blue, forest green |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Terms (May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 379 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 36 Madison Ave Madison, New Jersey, 07940 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 17,000 |
| Phone | 9734083000 |