Drew University

Drew University is located in Madison, New Jersey, United States. It was established in 1867 and was originally known as the Drew Theological Seminary. It adopted its present name in 1928. The College of Liberal Arts was also established in the same year. The Graduate School, which is the third degree-granting unit of Drew University, was established in 1955. It is known as the “University in the Forest.” The university campus spreads across an area of more than 180 acres in Madison. The campus is also home to the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. It is organized into the following academic divisions:

• Caspersen School of Graduate Studies
• College of Liberal Arts
• Drew Theological School

Drew University includes more than 50 active student organizations and clubs. Some of these organizations are the Comic Book Club, Amnesty International, Drew Environmental Action League, Drew University Habitat for Humanity, French Club, Middle East Student Association, Robert Smith Political Science and Law Society, Women's Concerns Club, and Catholic Campus Ministry.

Drew University Highlights

Where Drew University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy, drama and performing arts, liberal arts, fine arts, and therapy and counseling.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High faculty salary.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Drew Students

The student enrollment at Drew was 2,630 in 2007 (2,277 full-time equivalent).

About 40% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 60% of the class.

Undergrads are 62% of enrolled students, graduate students are 30%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 8%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Drew participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Drew provides on-campus housing for 1,586 of its 2,277 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Drew Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: