Drew University is so much more than a place to earn your degree. It's where you'll meet some of your closest friends. Get connected to life-changing mentors. Learn in ways that could take you around the globe, or straight into the real world of professional life, meaningful community action, and leading social change.
As a Drew student, you can choose from 40+ majors, 60+ minors, 18 Dual-Degree programs and 17 pre-professional programs. And you'll graduate with a purpose — not to mention the skills employers are looking for, and an experience-based résumé that ties everything together.
Drew professors are there to mentor, debate, challenge, and inspire you. They care—about you and your learning. And they'll help you build your network of academic, career, and personal advisors who will guide you along your path to graduation and beyond.
Every Drew student participates in at least two experiences to build their résumé and explore their interests. (For example: our one-of-a-kind New York City Semesters. You could find yourself working on Wall Street, at the United Nations, with media giants, alongside grassroots organizers, in the contemporary art world, or on the theatre scene.)
We also offer a variety of study abroad programs, from full semesters to just a few weeks. If science is your thing, you'll have exceptional opportunities for advanced research in Drew's Summer Science Institute and Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (RISE) programs.
As for our location, it's hard to beat. Madison, NJ, is a picture-perfect small town that's only an hour from all the opportunities of NYC and equally close to the Jersey Shore, the Pocono mountains, and many other outdoor adventures. The campus is lush and green, full of historic buildings and state-of-the-art facilities.
Drew is home to 90+ student-run clubs and organizations, 26 NCAA Division III athletic teams, and a non-stop lineup of events and activities, from fun festivals to Drew TEDx. And it all happens in a supportive community that has your back and is rooting for your success.
Drew is all about big experiences and bold futures (yours). Learn more at .
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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Megan McHugh
Director of Campus Events
Director of Campus Events
Address
Undergraduate Admissions
36 Madison Ave.
Madison, NJ 07940
36 Madison Ave.
Madison, NJ 07940
Phone
973-408-DREW (3739)
Email
admissions@drew.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
The Commons
Ehinger Center
Dorothy Young Center for the Arts
Simon Forum
Rose Memorial Library
Plan your visit today: www.drew.edu/visit. Drew University's prime location and network of connections puts the world at your feet, with so many amazing places to learn, work, and play. Drew's hometown of Madison, New Jersey, ranked the #3 Safest College Town in America by SafeWise, offers the comforts of small-town living with the benefits of big city adventure. We?re only an hour-long train ride away from the capital of the world, New York City. Drew puts you in the center of everything. Our beautiful, wooded campus is full of historic buildings and state-of-the-art facilities, where students from all over the world come together to learn more about each other and themselves. A vibrant, diverse, friendly, personal, and generous place, Drew is buzzing with student life. We offer 90+ student-run clubs and organizations, 22 NCAA Division III athletic teams, a wealth of campus events, and a world of wider opportunity.
Ehinger Center
Dorothy Young Center for the Arts
Simon Forum
Rose Memorial Library
Plan your visit today: www.drew.edu/visit. Drew University's prime location and network of connections puts the world at your feet, with so many amazing places to learn, work, and play. Drew's hometown of Madison, New Jersey, ranked the #3 Safest College Town in America by SafeWise, offers the comforts of small-town living with the benefits of big city adventure. We?re only an hour-long train ride away from the capital of the world, New York City. Drew puts you in the center of everything. Our beautiful, wooded campus is full of historic buildings and state-of-the-art facilities, where students from all over the world come together to learn more about each other and themselves. A vibrant, diverse, friendly, personal, and generous place, Drew is buzzing with student life. We offer 90+ student-run clubs and organizations, 22 NCAA Division III athletic teams, a wealth of campus events, and a world of wider opportunity.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
New York City (50 minutes by train)--world-class museums, famous NBA, NFL, NHL teams, concert venues, the one and only Broadway, shopping districts, restaurants, clubs, galleries?the capital of the world is a train ride away
Downtown Madison (a five minute walk)--charming cafes, coffee shops, boutiques, ranked among the safest cities in America, and recently voted the #1 town in NJ.
Morristown, NJ (five minutes by train)--restaurants, bars, movie theaters, concerts, best known as Gen. George Washington?s winter headquarters during the Revolutionary War
The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (ten minutes by car)--a natural oasis and outstanding spot to hike, swim, picnic, observe wildlife, etc.
Prudential Center (30 minutes by car)--live entertainment, NHL (home of the New Jersey Devils Hockey team), college basketball, concerts, comedy, and other live entertainment
Our hometown, Madison, and our next-door, small-city neighbor, Morristown, are fun and funky, with cute shops, a music scene, and Food Network-famous eateries. Both are a walk or shuttle ride away. Within a one-hour radius are the Jersey Shore, the Meadowlands pro sports arena, and, of course, New York, with its world-class museums, clubs, concert venues, galleries, shopping districts, restaurants, theaters, street markets and more. Our beautiful campus is a 10-minute walk from the Madison train station, which takes you directly to Midtown Manhattan in under an hour. It?s the perfect home base to experience all the excitement and opportunity of New York City without living in the middle of it 24/7 (yet). Every Drew student engages in at least two experiences to build their resume and explore their interests. You can participate in our one-of-a-kind New York City Semesters on Wall Street, at the United Nations, with media giants, alongside grassroots organizers, in the contemporary art world, or on the theatre scene. Over 60% of students study abroad, with experiences across the globe, during the academic year and during breaks.
Downtown Madison (a five minute walk)--charming cafes, coffee shops, boutiques, ranked among the safest cities in America, and recently voted the #1 town in NJ.
Morristown, NJ (five minutes by train)--restaurants, bars, movie theaters, concerts, best known as Gen. George Washington?s winter headquarters during the Revolutionary War
The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (ten minutes by car)--a natural oasis and outstanding spot to hike, swim, picnic, observe wildlife, etc.
Prudential Center (30 minutes by car)--live entertainment, NHL (home of the New Jersey Devils Hockey team), college basketball, concerts, comedy, and other live entertainment
Our hometown, Madison, and our next-door, small-city neighbor, Morristown, are fun and funky, with cute shops, a music scene, and Food Network-famous eateries. Both are a walk or shuttle ride away. Within a one-hour radius are the Jersey Shore, the Meadowlands pro sports arena, and, of course, New York, with its world-class museums, clubs, concert venues, galleries, shopping districts, restaurants, theaters, street markets and more. Our beautiful campus is a 10-minute walk from the Madison train station, which takes you directly to Midtown Manhattan in under an hour. It?s the perfect home base to experience all the excitement and opportunity of New York City without living in the middle of it 24/7 (yet). Every Drew student engages in at least two experiences to build their resume and explore their interests. You can participate in our one-of-a-kind New York City Semesters on Wall Street, at the United Nations, with media giants, alongside grassroots organizers, in the contemporary art world, or on the theatre scene. Over 60% of students study abroad, with experiences across the globe, during the academic year and during breaks.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Varies
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
drewathletics@drew.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Other
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Drew is easily accessible by car or public transportation.
Newark International Airport is 20 miles from campus. Car services are available for the trip to and from campus. NJ Transit provides train service from NYC (Penn Station) to Madison, NJ. The Madison train station is about a mile from campus.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Interstate 287, take exit 35. At the end of the exit ramp, follow signs for Route 124 east (Madison Avenue). Travel three miles and turn right at the Lancaster Road traffic light onto the Drew University campus.
From Northwest New Jersey via Interstate 80 east, take exit 43 (Interstate 287 south, Morristown). Proceed from Interstate 287.
From Northern New Jersey and New York City (George Washington Bridge) via Interstate 80 west, take exit 43A (Interstate 287 south, Morristown), staying to the right in the local lanes. Proceed from Interstate 287.
From Western New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania via Interstate 78 east, take exit 29 (Interstate 287 north). Proceed from Interstate 287.
From Southern New Jersey via NJ Turnpike (Interstate 95 north), take exit 10. Follow signs for Interstate 287 north. Proceed from Interstate 287.
From Eastern New Jersey and New York City (Lincoln and Holland Tunnels) via NJ Turnpike (Interstate 95 south), take exit 14. After the toll plaza, follow Interstate 78 west to exit 48 (Route 24 west, Springfield/Morristown), and then to exit 7A. Follow signs for Route 124 West/Chatham. Continue through Chatham and Madison (Main Street). Drive through downtown Madison and bear left under the railroad trestle to the second traffic light, at Lancaster Road. Turn left onto the Drew University campus.
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
Drew is a test-optional school, which means you can choose whether or not to submit your SAT or ACT scores for consideration with your application. We take a holistic approach to reviewing your application and consider many factors in our decision, including your high school grades, course of study, recommendations, essay, extracurricular involvement, and SAT/ACT scores, when submitted. We know that standardized tests may not measure the full range of your qualities, so it's not a requirement of Drew's admission process.
There are three options when you apply to Drew: Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision. To learn more and apply, please visit drew.edu/apply.
Deadlines
Spring: January 2
Early Decision: November 1
Early Action: December 1
Early Decision II: January 15
Regular Decision: February 1
Fall Transfer: July 25
Application fee: $40
Overview
Applicants: 4,604
Acceptance Rate: 69%
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
560 - 680
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
550 - 640
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1110 - 1240
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
25 - 31
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Early Decision II — January 15
Early Action — December 1
Regular — February 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Non-Academic
Interview
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
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Academic Programs
Choose from 40+ majors, 60+ minors, 18 Dual-Degree programs and 17 pre-professional programs. Every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience-based résumé. That's why 94% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
Drew's professors do more than teach: they mentor, debate, challenge, and inspire. They care—about you and your learning. And they help you build your network of academic, career, and personal advisors who will guide you along your path to graduation and beyond.
At Drew, you can have the kinds of real-world lab research experiences that most students won't get until attending graduate school or working in the professional world.
In our one-of-a-kind Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (RISE) program, science students study with star researchers like Drew Fellow and 2015 Nobel Prize Winner William Campbell, as well as other industrial scientists who come to Drew from industry leaders like AT&T Bell Labs, Bristol Myers Squibb, Sanofi, Merck and Schering-Plough. With decades of leadership in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics, these researchers work one-on-one with Drew undergraduate students, mentoring and guiding them as they perform hands-on research.
The Drew Summer Science Institute (DSSI) is an on-campus program that pairs Drew students with faculty mentors for an intensive, personal experience working full time on a research project.
Drew is often ranked in the Top 20 Theatre Programs by The Princeton Review, and we have partnerships with several world-class professional theatre companies—including one on campus.
Drew's one-of-a-kind New York Semesters—on Wall Street, at the United Nations, with media giants, alongside grassroots organizers, in the contemporary art world or the theatre scene—allow you to commute into the global center of culture and commerce from your campus home.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
12:1
Total Faculty
270
with Terminal Degree
139
Women
131
Men
48
Minority
16
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
0%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
Chinese Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
Marketing.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Science.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering Physics.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
Students Say
Located in Madison, New Jersey, Drew University is just a hop-and-a-skip away from the New York City universe, and the school takes full advantage of its proximity to industry hubs. The 1,60*0 undergraduates have access to more than 60* majors, minors, and dualdegree programs, and thousands of related internships, as well as lots of study abroad options. Drew's seven unique New York Semesters allow students to do coursework with professors and then commute into New York City to learn in the field (for example, on Wall Street, at the United Nations, or in the art, communications, social entrepreneurship and theatre scene). The science departments are standouts-one of its fellows won the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 2015-and its top-ranked theatre program is "comprehensive in such a way that every graduate of the program will have at least tried every single part of the theatrical process."
The "incredibly engaging" professors go "above and beyond the role of just...teacher" and are "very much willing to assist in any way." They "facilitate conversations so that you learn in a way that's not just your average PowerPoint [presentation]" and "invest time in you academically and as a young adult looking for a career." The university does an excellent job of fostering undergraduate student research, and professors "require a level of accountability that motivates a student to perform" both in and out of the classroom. Far and away the things that students appreciate the most about Drew are its small class sizes, which bolster the personal attention from teachers, almost all of whom have PhDs. ("There are no classes taught by TAs, which makes for better quality learning.") This "mentorship with professors" is a lasting benefit to students, who say that "you really get to know your professors in an impactful way."
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Leo P. Grohowski
Chief Investment Officer, BNY Mellon
Lidia Soto-Harmon
CEO, The Girl Scouts
Stephen Gordon
Founder, Restoration Hardware
Brittany Barreto
Co-Founder and CEO, Pheramor
The Rev. Dr. William Barber II
MacArthur "Genius"; President, Poor People's Campaign; Board Member, NAACP
Sanjay Mirchandani
Corporate VP, VMware
Jonathan Russin
Professor of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
Academic Rating
81/99
Careers
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
0%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$65,600
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$117,200
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$68,400
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$131,300
Percent High Job Meaning
38%
Percent STEM
18%
Students Say
The school’s Center for Career Development provides services to students to assist with their career goals. And the center’s comprehensive advising program is named as one of the main reasons that 94 percent of Drew alumni are employed or in graduate school within six months after graduation. The center’s aim is to help students in acquiring resume-building, transferrable skills that can be used in any workplace or industry, and the school’s location in the northeast corridor results in hundreds of internship opportunities for students, ranging from the United Nations to Fenway Park. Experiential learning is highly emphasized; in fact, students are all guaranteed (and required) to complete two career-building immersive experiences in order to graduate, courtesy of the university’s Launch network. Out of Drew alumni visiting PayScale.com, Drew graduates reported a median starting salary of $64,000.
Excerpt from Colleges That Create Futures
Drew University excels—thanks to well-regarded programs in theatre and the sciences and its array of real-world work experiences—at "helping you achieve any dreams you have, from being the next big Broadway star to being the President of the United Nations," as one economics major put it. For example, through the Digital Humanities Summer Institute students work on research projects, collaborating closely with faculty mentors. The university has cultivated relationships with employers in the region, which afford students internship opportunities that often lead to post-graduate employment. The long list of companies where students have interned include Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Lincoln Center, CBS Sports, CNN, the Audubon Society, HarperCollins, the New York City Police Department, Planned Parenthood, Revlon, Johnson & Johnson, and many others. "I even got an amazing internship at Sony Music," an English literature major told us. Additionally, the Thomas H. Kean Summer Internship Program provides a stipend to support students' completion of a full-time political science or international relations–related summer internship. Alumnus Thérèse Postel told us, "If it wasn't for this scholarship, I couldn't have interned on a political campaign in New York City that eventually helped me land my first job with New York City Council."
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Tuition = $43,074
Fees = $1,100
Room and Board = $16,404
Financial Aid
Drew is committed to making education accessible and affordable for everyone and provides generous financial aid. Over 85% of our students receive scholarships and grants, and we offered more than $33 million in institutional aid last year. We know that financing your college education can be complicated. That's why we are with you every step of the way. We'll give you personal attention, with an assigned financial aid counselor to help you understand the process. At Drew, you won't be transferred to anonymous call centers or shuffled between counselors unfamiliar with your situation.
Applicants to Drew from high school will automatically be considered for annual scholarships ranging from $10,000 to $25,000. These scholarships are awarded at the time of admission, do not require a separate application, and are based on the applicant's previous academic achievement.
Drew is one of 10 private schools on Fiske's "Best Buy" list, and the only New Jersey school—public or private—in the top 20 for the third year in a row.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$29,311
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$44,260
Required Fees
$1,100
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,226
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$6,386
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$17,040
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
85/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
What makes Drew so special? Let us count the ways. A beautiful campus and prime location. An undergraduate experience focused on real-world exploration and immersive education. A vibrant and diverse community of students and mentors who provide powerful support and inspiration. Drew is buzzing with student life. We offer 90+ student-run clubs and organizations, 26 NCAA Division III athletic teams (over 25% of students are Drew Ranger student-athletes), a wealth of campus events, and a world of wider opportunity.
Drew also received an "A+" for diversity according to Niche and the Institute of International Education, and ranks fourth in the U.S. among baccalaureate colleges in international student enrollment according to the International Education's 2021 Open Doors report.
Since our founding in 1867, generations of young seekers have found a sense of place and purpose here in The Forest. Today, 1,700 undergraduates foster a powerful community by honoring old traditions and creating new ones that link together 25,000+ Drew alumni around the world.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,883
Foreign Countries Represented
52
Demographics
3.91%
Asian
10.40%
Black
5.03%
Hispanic
59.14%
Caucasian
7.09%
Unknown
10.46%
International
61% female
39% male
28% are out of state
97% are full time
3% are part time
Students Say
While about half of the students are from New Jersey, the student body is diverse and includes a large international student population. As a small school, "Everyone at least knows of everyone else and is friendly with them." "Drew students are the type that see a $50 bill in the street and find the person who dropped it," says one student of this group that is "attractive inside and out." There's a large percentage of people actively involved in both the arts and sciences, and the regular cliques-"jocks, theatre kids, science nerds"all "blend together and overlap so that there are no definite lines separating people." Drew is an eco-friendly campus, and "there is a fairly large number of gluten free/vegetarian students."
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Drew University's prime location and network of connections puts the world at your feet, with so many amazing places to learn, work, and play.
Drew's hometown of Madison, New Jersey, ranked the #3 Safest College Town in America by SafeWise, offers the comforts of small-town living with the benefits of big city adventure—we're only an hour-long train ride away from the capital of the world, New York City.
Drew puts you in the center of everything. Our beautiful, wooded campus is full of historic buildings and state-of-the-art facilities—where students from all over the world come together to learn more about each other and themselves.
A vibrant, diverse, friendly, personal, and generous place, Drew is buzzing with student life. We offer 90+ student-run clubs and organizations, 26 NCAA Division III athletic teams, a wealth of campus events, and a world of wider opportunity.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Drew's picture-perfect college campus includes state-of-the art facilities for research, performance, exhibitions, and athletics, as well as iconic buildings such as Mead Hall, on the National Register of Historic Places.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Every Drew student engages in at least two experiences to build their resume and explore their interests. You can participate in our one-of-a-kind New York City Semesters—on Wall Street, at the United Nations, with media giants, alongside grassroots organizers, in the contemporary art world, or on the theatre scene.
Over 60% of students study abroad, with experiences across the globe, during the academic year and during breaks.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
71%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
83/99
First-Year Students living on campus
80%
Campus Environment
Village
92/99
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
International Student
Dorms Coed
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Students Say
While the small, wooded town of Madison isn't exactly hopping, students make the most of the "gorgeous" campus (where housing is guaranteed all four years; currently 90 percent of the student body lives on campus) and "tend to be proactive in creating their own recreational experiences." People "are very involved in sports and activities, such as clubs and organizations," and many have jobs or internships. New York City is a short 50-minute train ride away, and nearby Morristown also provides some flavor. Academics "take up a good amount of daytime, but life at school is "always manageable"; "classes are challenging enough and the workload isn't overbearing," so "there is always time to relax if you're responsible and manage your time well." Tuesdays and Thursdays are dollar beer nights, so "many students take time out of studying to go out for a little," but "most free time is spent in friends' rooms, playing video games or watching shows." Though school events aren't terribly well-attended, from time to time there are things which students make sure to have fun at, "such as Bingo night, the holiday ball, and Drewchella (a live music festival)." All in all, "there is a good balance of leisure and education."
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Accessibility Resources
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Dana Giroux
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
100
Number of Honor Societies
22
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
8
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
19% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Rangers)
13 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Women's Sports (Rangers)
15 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Seton Hall University
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Seton Hall University
Sustainability
84/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
No
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
20%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
All undergraduate students at Drew are required to have a recent laptop that is supported by the vendor and can run the latest tools and software. Students have the option to buy a recommended laptop through Drew from either Apple or Lenovo, and get the advantage of additional onsite repair options and free loaner laptops while your computer is being repaired. Students are welcome to bring another computer that meets our general specifications, but will not be eligible for the premium support that people who order a laptop through the Drew website will receive.
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
