Drew University

Madison, NJ · Private · Large suburb

Private institution in Madison, NJ · 1,510 undergraduates · 69% acceptance rate · $63,646 median earnings 10 years after entry.

Top 17%Graduation rate (4-year)
Top 21%Median earnings, 10 years after entry
Top 25%Full-time retention

Stats

College Scorecard figures, each with where this school sits nationally among institutions that report the same measure. A dash means the school does not report it.

Cost

Average net price: $25,6441,526th cheapest of 1,985 reporting
In-state tuition & fees: $45,3601,758th cheapest of 2,042 reporting
Out-of-state tuition & fees: $45,3601,750th cheapest of 2,042 reporting
Cost of attendance: $61,3781,714th cheapest of 1,985 reporting
Median graduate debt: $25,2881,388th lowest of 1,880 reporting

Outcomes

Median earnings, 10 years after entry: $63,646413th highest of 1,969 reporting
Median earnings, 6 years after entry: $47,562691st highest of 1,964 reporting
Graduation rate (4-year): 72.4%349th highest of 2,031 reporting
Full-time retention: 84.5%454th highest of 1,853 reporting

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 69.4%594th most selective of 1,608 reporting
Average SAT: 1247285th highest of 1,024 reporting
Median ACT: —

Campus

Undergraduates: 1,5101,110th largest of 2,162 reporting
Student-faculty ratio: 11.0:1619th smallest of 2,159 reporting
Pell Grant share: 27.2%1,361st highest of 2,140 reporting

Nearest large-hub airport: 14 mi (EWR)

On 1 of our 111 lists

Every published ranking this school appears on, with its rank there.

Most Selective Colleges in New Jersey#8

Applying

EDNov 1
ED IIJan 15
EADec 15
RDJul 28

Common App member: Yes
Application fee: $40
Personal essay: Required
Writing supplement: No

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Best-paying fields of study

Median earnings one and two years after graduating, by field. Showing 12 of 29 reported programs.

Field	Level	1 yr	2 yr
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness	bachelors	$45,500	$47,260
EconomicsSocial Sciences	bachelors	$44,942	$55,512
Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsForeign Languages	bachelors	$39,729	$35,416
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchNatural Resources	bachelors	$39,369	$39,369
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLiberal Arts	bachelors	$36,848	$35,954
SociologySocial Sciences	bachelors	$32,119	—
Biology, GeneralBiological Sciences	bachelors	$29,685	$29,685
Psychology, GeneralPsychology	bachelors	$29,685	$29,685
Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBiological Sciences	bachelors	$28,598	—
Political Science and GovernmentSocial Sciences	bachelors	$28,598	$43,240
Fine and Studio ArtsVisual & Performing Arts	bachelors	$24,035	$25,194
English Language and Literature, GeneralEnglish Language & Literature	bachelors	$22,192	—

Campus facts

Religious affiliation: United Methodistsource
Founded in 1867source
Athletic nickname: "Rangers"source
Competes in NCAA Division IIIsource
School colors: Blue and Greensource
Motto: "δωρεὰν ἐλάβετε, δωρεὰν δότε (Greek)"source
Formerly known as "Drew Theological Seminary" (1867–1928)source
Athletic conference: ECACsource
1 Nobel laureate affiliatedsource
Notable alum: James Van Der Beeksource

Athletics — 14 sports

NCAA Division III without football · NCAA Division III

Athletic scholarships not allowed · Athletic aid $0 (M $0 · W $0)

Self-reported EADA participants (2024-2025). Athletic aid is institution-level, not per sport. Athletic scholarships are not allowed by association rule; non-athletic merit or need-based aid may still be available.