Madison, NJ
Drew University is a private small school in Madison, NJ, enrolling about 1,533 undergraduates. Drew University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 68%. Its highest-earning reported major is Economics (Social Sciences), where graduates report median earnings of $90,814/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision I: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Drew University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Drew University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Drew University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Drew University's acceptance rate?
Drew University in Madison, NJ admits approximately 68% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Drew University?
Admitted students at Drew University typically score between 1103–1338 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Drew University?
Admitted students at Drew University typically score between 24–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Drew University cost?
Drew University's total cost of attendance is reported at $65,301 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Drew University?
Drew University's deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Early Decision II Jan 15, 2027; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Drew University require students to live on campus?
No -- Drew University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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