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Drew University is located in Madison, New Jersey, United States. It was founded in the year 1867 and was initially known as the Drew Theological Seminary. The campus spreads over an area of more than 180 acres. Because of its wooded surroundings, the university is nicknamed the “University in the Forest.” Drew University offers more than 50 academic programs including anthropology, business studies, history, political science, and religious studies.
Drew University's athletics department fields men's teams in basketball, baseball, equestrian, cross country, lacrosse, fencing, soccer, tennis, and swimming, and women's teams in field hockey, fencing, equestrian, basketball, cross country, softball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming, and tennis. The sports teams are popularly known as the Rangers.
The campus of Drew is in Madison, NJ, 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 drama and performing arts, fine arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 620.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. 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 2007-2008, Drew had 2,630 students enrolled (2,089 full-time equivalent). Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
Drew has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Drew offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Drew University
36 Madison Ave
Madison, NJ 07940
General Phone: (973) 408-3000
http://www.drew.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 241 | English, political science, economics, interdisciplinary studies, history, sociology, anthropology, Spanish language, ... |
| Religion and Philosophy | 143 | ministry, theology, bible studies, religion, philosophy |
| Therapy and Counseling | 78 | psychology, medical ethids, behavioral sciences |
| Science | 30 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry |
| Fine Arts | 21 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 14 | drama |
| Medicine | 8 | neuroscience |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Drew in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 334 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 76 | 6 |
| First-professional degree | 63 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 62 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Drew had a total enrollment of 2,630 students (2,089 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 55% |
| New York | 9% |
| Massachusetts | 8% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Drew offers campus housing for 1,578 of its 2,089 (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 | 5,219 | 3,531 | 68% | 390 | 11% |
| Men | 1,902 | 1,252 | 66% | 134 | 11% |
| Women | 3,317 | 2,279 | 69% | 256 | 11% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 640 |
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) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,720 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,720 |
| Room and board | $ 9,978 |
| Room charge | $ 6,450 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,528 |
| Books and supplies | $ 3,228 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,180 |
Financial Aid:
Drew participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 260300)
Drew has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 36 | $104,738 | 27 | $95,225 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $73,868 | 23 | $74,931 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $62,511 | 18 | $63,654 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $53,469 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 88 | $82,525 | 72 | $78,530 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Chinese Studies
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
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% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % 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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad 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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