Drew University
Madison, New Jersey 07940
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Drew University is a private institution in Madison with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1247, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,646 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,644.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History 19th century Mead Hall was purchased by Daniel Drew in 1867, who donated it to start a Methodist theological seminary.
- •In 1866, railroad "robber baron" Daniel Drew approached church leaders during the Methodist Centenary Celebration with an offer to build, equip, and endow a theological seminary near New York City.
- •Drew asked that his pastor, John McClintock, be appointed the seminary's first president.
- •Instruction began under McClintock's direction as both president and professor of practical theology after the first students were admitted in 1867.
- •1880–1890 The courtyard of Brothers College, built in 1928 Samuel W.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1247
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
42.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-0.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,000
Programs (56)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Cost of Living
Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment
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Days out near Madison
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