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The campus of Drew is in Madison, New Jersey, which is a large suburb. Its United Methodist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Drew is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
Drew is known for its programs in art studies, drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 550. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 650. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Drew has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, Drew had 2,627 students enrolled (2,287 full-time equivalent). Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
Full-time students are the norm at Drew. The school has a residential or campus feel. Drew offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Drew values student athletics, and belongs to the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
More complete details are provided below.
Drew University
36 Madison Ave
Madison, NJ 07940
General Phone: (973) 408-3000
Admissions Phone: (973) 408-3739
Financial Aid Phone: (973) 408-3112
http://www.drew.edu
Drew awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 225 | political science, English, economics, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, history, anthropology, French language, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 145 | theology, ministry, philosophy, religion, bible studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 67 | psychology, behavioral sciences, medical ethids |
| Science | 25 | biology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 15 | drama |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Medicine | 5 | neuroscience |
| Music | 2 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Drew in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 323 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 71 | 7 |
| Doctor's degree | 63 | 6 |
| First-professional degree | 51 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 9 | 1 |
In 2005, Drew had a total enrollment of 2,627 students (2,287 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 60% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 52% |
| New York | 10% |
| Pennsylvania | 8% |
| Massachusetts | 8% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
Drew offers campus housing for 1,521 of its 2,287 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Madison, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,802 | 2,941 | 77% | 391 | 13% |
| Men | 1,512 | 1,167 | 77% | 173 | 15% |
| Women | 2,290 | 1,774 | 77% | 218 | 12% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (973) 408-3739
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,286 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,286 |
| Room and board | $ 8,412 |
| Room charge | $ 5,438 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,974 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,090 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,438 |
Financial Aid:
Drew participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 260300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (973) 408-3112
Drew has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 57 | 39 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 43 | $92,335 | 24 | $88,593 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $68,015 | 16 | $66,142 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $52,263 | 24 | $54,424 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $53,303 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 77 | $77,748 | 69 | $68,945 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Baseball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Track | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Drew Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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