Drew University
Madison, NJ
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,520
Graduate Enrollment: 610
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 79.7%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 24.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.9% (2009)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 84.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 77.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 71.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 64.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 55.4%
Black: 8.8%
Hispanic: 4.8%
Asian: 4.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 9.1%
Non-resident alien: 11.6%
Unknown race: 5.7%
Black: 8.8%
Hispanic: 4.8%
Asian: 4.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 9.1%
Non-resident alien: 11.6%
Unknown race: 5.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $47,597
In-State tuition: $42,952Out-of-State tuition: $42,952
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $15,868 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,982 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $15,868 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,982 (2022)
Average Family Income: $91,832 (2017)
Median Family Income: $61,493 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 30.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 46.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,288 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $268 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,942 |
| $30k-48k | $9,717 |
| $48k-75k | $13,634 |
| $75k-110k | $17,866 |
| $110k+ | $22,837 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 68%6-year graduation rate: 74%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,288 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $22,091 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $21,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 75.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 80.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 85.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 50.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 52.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $31,491 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $52,028 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 13 | $50,563 ($4,214) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 33 | $26,059 | $276 | $28,854 ($2,405) | $49,217 ($4,101) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 6 | $39,538 ($3,295) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 26 | $26,914 | $285 | $48,150 ($4,013) | $75,352 ($6,279) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 14 | $27,000 | $286 | $52,909 ($4,409) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 12 | $26,750 | $286 | $50,410 ($4,201) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 21 | $27,000 | $286 | $10,079 ($840) | $38,978 ($3,248) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 11 | $38,277 ($3,190) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Bioethics/Medical Ethics. | 4 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Bioethics/Medical Ethics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 49 | $26,111 | $266 | $45,472 ($3,789) | $73,533 ($6,128) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 14 | $25,000 | $246 | ||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 17 | $233 | $60,315 ($5,026) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 14 | $27,000 | $286 | $32,006 ($2,667) | $47,695 ($3,975) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 21 | $27,000 | $286 | $30,346 ($2,529) | |
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 19 | $27,000 | $282 | $24,484 ($2,040) | $46,635 ($3,886) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 16 | $26,000 | $276 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 21 | $25,000 | $265 | $32,395 ($2,700) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 14 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 14 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 23 | $603 | $39,922 ($3,327) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 5 | $68,808 ($5,734) | |||
| First Professional Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 18 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $83,952Full time faculty: 51%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $151,122,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $141,394,000 (2022)