Drew University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2223 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #602 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #549 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #885 of 1,361 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 1,624
- Graduates
- 602
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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 69% and is among the top 31% 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 | 69% | 65% | 73% |
| Applicants | 4,604 | 1,972 | 2,632 |
| Admissions | 3,197 | 1,279 | 1,918 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 404 | 175 | 229 |
404 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
66 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
111 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Drew University are 1110-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
19 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Drew University are 25-31 (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 | 1146 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 435 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 244 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 161 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 85 (4%) |
| Asian | 79 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 65 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Drew University is $28,193 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 | $13,177 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,060 |
| $48-75K | $19,926 |
| $75-110K | $28,090 |
| $110K+ | $34,219 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $44,260 | $25,056 |
| Tuition in-state | $44,260 | $25,056 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $44,260 | $25,056 |
| 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 | 1,554 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,040 |
| Room charge | $10,654 |
| Meal charge | $6,386 |
Drew University majors
Drew University has granted 380 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 101 master's across 11 programs, and 54 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Drew University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 52 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 7 | 34 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 37 | ||
| Psychology, General | 34 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 27 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 18 | ||
| Computer Science | 18 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | 14 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 3 | 12 | |
| Economics, General | 15 | ||
| Sociology, General | 15 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 13 | ||
| Neuroscience | 13 | ||
| Biochemistry | 11 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| History, General | 10 | ||
| Computational Science | 9 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Philosophy | 9 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 9 | ||
| Education, General | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Environmental Science | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | 4 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 4 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | ||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 1 | 2 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Chinese Studies | 1 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 380 | 101 | 54 |
Drew University has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 18% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 63% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Drew University has published 2,468 scientific papers with 43,337 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 31 | 106 |
| 1993 | 33 | 128 |
| 1994 | 29 | 130 |
| 1995 | 34 | 145 |
| 1996 | 42 | 223 |
| 1997 | 40 | 271 |
| 1998 | 46 | 244 |
| 1999 | 35 | 328 |
| 2000 | 45 | 365 |
| 2001 | 43 | 471 |
| 2002 | 48 | 541 |
| 2003 | 57 | 566 |
| 2004 | 37 | 628 |
| 2005 | 35 | 713 |
| 2006 | 59 | 896 |
| 2007 | 57 | 983 |
| 2008 | 91 | 1028 |
| 2009 | 81 | 1160 |
| 2010 | 78 | 1355 |
| 2011 | 102 | 1479 |
| 2012 | 77 | 1658 |
| 2013 | 65 | 1882 |
| 2014 | 67 | 1933 |
| 2015 | 73 | 1953 |
| 2016 | 71 | 2077 |
| 2017 | 78 | 2115 |
| 2018 | 56 | 2219 |
| 2019 | 80 | 2674 |
| 2020 | 109 | 2891 |
| 2021 | 66 | 2809 |
| 2022 | 66 | 2539 |
| 2023 | 87 | 2723 |
| 2024 | 47 | 2325 |
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, and the couple have two adopted children.
-
James Van Der Beek
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorscreenwriterstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
James David 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).
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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 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 | 364 |
| 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 |