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Drew University

Madison, NJ·Private nonprofit·1,510 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $58,500 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.

69%
Accept
1,510
Students
$25,644
Net Price
72%
Grad Rate
$58,500
Earnings
10 yr
$21,000
Debt

About This School

Drew University is a private nonprofit institution located in Madison, New Jersey with approximately 1,510 undergraduate students enrolled. Drew University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,644 per year. The graduation rate is 72%, and the typical graduate earns $58,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Drew University is a private university in Madison, New Jersey, United States. It has a wooded 186-acre (75 ha) campus. As of fall 2020, more than 2,200 students were pursuing degrees at the university's three schools. While affiliated with the Methodist faith, Drew University does not impose any religious requirements on its students.

Tucked away on a wooded 186-acre campus in Madison, NJ, this small liberal arts university offers a genuinely personal college experience with only 1,510 undergrads and a reasonable average net price of $25,644 per year. The numbers tell a mostly encouraging story — median debt of $21,000 is manageable relative to median earnings of $58,500 at the 10-year mark — though a 72% graduation rate suggests that roughly one in four students doesn't finish, which is worth probing before committing. Worth considering if you want a tight-knit campus close to New York City and don't need the name recognition of a larger university.

Founded
1867
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Social Sciences19%
Business & Marketing15%
Biological Sciences14%
Psychology9%
English7%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Computer Science5%
Communications5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

James Van Der BeekAileen QuinnPeter DeunovRobert M. PriceSoon-Yi PrevinDeolinda Rodríguez de AlmeidaAlbert Báez

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1247
Reading 75th %ile680
Math 75th %ile640

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$45,360
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,360
Avg Net Price
$25,644
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$21,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
72%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
84%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$58,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$21,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$21,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$36,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$58,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.8x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White59%
Black10%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,510 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Drew University

36 Madison Ave

Madison, NJ 07940

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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