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Drew University
Most applicants get into Drew University — 67.8% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Drew University occupies suburban Madison, NJ — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Economics, where graduates median $90,814 four years out. Faculty pay averages $112,860 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,533 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 88.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1110 and 1320 — near the NJ middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Drew University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Drew University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1110 and 1320; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 620 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 620 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 27 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Drew University received 4,604 applications and admitted 3,197 (69.4%), with 404 enrolling.
How Drew University compares
| Drew University | New Jersey median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 67.8% | 78.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $47,100 | $17,014 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $63,646 | $58,902 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Drew University student earns $63,646 — 8% above the New Jersey median of $58,902 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Drew University lists tuition at $47,100 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Drew University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $47,100 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,533 undergraduates, Drew University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
70.5% of Drew University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 15.6 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $47,100 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Drew University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Economics | $90,814 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,232 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $69,293 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,965 |
| Psychology, General | $65,997 |
| Sociology | $60,261 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,399 |
| Biology, General | $58,620 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $58,452 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $38,562 |
Median earnings for these 10 Drew University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $63,646 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 25 additional Drew University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Drew University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1110–1320 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 67.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Drew University's acceptance rate?
69.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,197 admitted from 4,604 applicants.
How much does Drew University cost?
At Drew University, published tuition is $47,100 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Drew University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Drew University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $63,646 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New Jersey
- Centenary University — 83.1% admitted
- Georgian Court University — 78.8% admitted
- Rowan University — 77.7% admitted
- Caldwell University — 71.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.