Drew University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2220 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #627 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #572 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #921 of 1,381 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 26 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 1,626
- Graduates
- 606
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- 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 68% and is among the top 30% 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 | 68% | 65% | 70% |
| Applicants | 5,024 | 2,039 | 2,982 |
| Admissions | 3,408 | 1,318 | 2,090 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 366 | 168 | 198 |
426 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
91 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
84 or 23%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1103
or below
75% of them
had 1338
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Drew University are 1103-1338 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
9 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Drew University are 24-30 (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 | 1094 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 428 (19%) |
| Black or African American | 266 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 155 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 117 (5%) |
| Asian | 84 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 76 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Drew University is $28,425 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 | $15,224 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,697 |
| $48-75K | $20,916 |
| $75-110K | $24,947 |
| $110K+ | $35,512 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $45,950 | $26,010 |
| Tuition in-state | $45,950 | $26,010 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $45,950 | $26,010 |
| Fee in-district | $1,150 | $1,000 |
| Fee in-state | $1,150 | $1,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,150 | $1,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,479 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,640 |
| Room charge | $11,254 |
| Meal charge | $6,386 |
Drew University majors
Drew University has granted 372 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs, 81 master's across 11 programs, and 63 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Drew University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 55 | ||
| Psychology, General | 37 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 21 | 10 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | 27 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 29 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 26 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | 18 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | ||
| Computer Science | 17 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 15 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 13 | ||
| Environmental Science | 12 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 | ||
| History, General | 12 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Neuroscience | 9 | ||
| Economics, General | 8 | ||
| Education, General | 8 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 | ||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 2 | 6 | |
| Philosophy | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Computational Science | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 4 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 4 | ||
| Accounting | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Women's Ministry | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 372 | 81 | 63 |
Drew University has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 71% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Drew University has published 2,504 scientific papers with 44,891 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, History, Biology, Computer Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 33 | 128 |
| 1994 | 30 | 130 |
| 1995 | 34 | 144 |
| 1996 | 42 | 223 |
| 1997 | 40 | 271 |
| 1998 | 46 | 244 |
| 1999 | 35 | 328 |
| 2000 | 45 | 365 |
| 2001 | 43 | 471 |
| 2002 | 48 | 542 |
| 2003 | 57 | 566 |
| 2004 | 37 | 627 |
| 2005 | 35 | 713 |
| 2006 | 59 | 900 |
| 2007 | 57 | 982 |
| 2008 | 91 | 1027 |
| 2009 | 81 | 1161 |
| 2010 | 78 | 1355 |
| 2011 | 101 | 1481 |
| 2012 | 79 | 1655 |
| 2013 | 65 | 1880 |
| 2014 | 68 | 1933 |
| 2015 | 73 | 1954 |
| 2016 | 71 | 2076 |
| 2017 | 78 | 2116 |
| 2018 | 56 | 2217 |
| 2019 | 81 | 2675 |
| 2020 | 109 | 2890 |
| 2021 | 66 | 2808 |
| 2022 | 66 | 2540 |
| 2023 | 88 | 2719 |
| 2024 | 51 | 2349 |
| 2025 | 31 | 1972 |
Drew University alumni
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Soon-Yi Previn
- Enrolled in Drew University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- film actor
- Biography
-
Soon-Yi Previn is the wife of filmmaker Woody Allen and the adopted daughter of actress Mia Farrow and musician André Previn. Her romantic relationship with Allen created public controversy when it became known in 1992; Allen had been the long-term partner of Previn's adoptive mother, Mia Farrow. Previn married Allen in 1997.
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James Van Der Beek
- Occupations
- screenwriterstage actortelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
James David Van Der Beek was 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 as FBI agent Elijah Mundo on CSI: Cyber (2015–2016), and appeared as Matt Bromley during the first season of the FX drama Pose (2018).
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Aileen Quinn
- Occupations
- voice actordanceractorsinger
- 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, which earned her two Golden Globe Award nominations.
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William Barber II
- Enrolled in Drew University
- Graduated with Doctor of Ministry in public policy and pastoral care
- Occupations
- priestpolitician
- 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 country. 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 | 380 |
| 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 |