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About Drew University

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Drew University is a private liberal arts college in Madison, NJ, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and new jersey campus. With an acceptance rate of 73%, DU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 309 students each year. DU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1120–1340, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. DU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $35,120 per year; the sticker price of $61,702 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Drew University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

73%
Overall Accept Rate
1230
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1120 – 1340 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Drew University

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Essay Strategy
Drew enrolls fewer than 2,000 undergraduates, so use your essays and additional information sections to show that you thrive in small, discussion-based classes rather than large lecture environments. Admissions readers want to see that you understand what a tight-knit campus community actually means for your day-to-day learning.
Application Strategy
Drew markets its proximity to New York City heavily through programs like the Wall Street Semester and the New York Semester, so if you plan to pursue internships or professional experience in business, media, arts, or public policy, name those specific programs in your application to signal you have done your homework.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Drew University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$62k/yr$15.2k
30k-48k~$62k/yr$15.7k
48k-75k~$62k/yr$20.9k
75k-110k~$62k/yr$24.9k
110k+~$62k/yr$35.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

72%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,684
Undergrad Enrollment
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