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Drew University

#601 in US ranking Madison, NJ
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$66,814
Tuition & fees
$49,100
Avg. aid
$31,531
Receiving aid
97%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
68%
SAT range
1103–1338
ACT range
24–30

Outcomes

Graduation rate
70%
Median salary
$38,357
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Drew University?

Drew's reported six-year graduation rate is 70% for the measured cohort of first-time, full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates. Its four-year rate is 63%, meaning a smaller share finished within the standard four-year window.

These are cohort outcomes, not predictions for an individual student. They do not describe all transfer entrants, part-time students, or graduate students. Drew also reports an 88% student retention rate, an indicator of how many students in the measured first-year cohort returned the following year. Retention and graduation measure different things: returning for year two does not necessarily mean completing a degree, and neither statistic identifies why a student stays or leaves.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Drew University?

College Scorecard program figures offer a limited view of earnings approximately one year after completing a Drew program. They should be read as reported outcomes for the measured group of federally aided completers - not as starting salaries offered to every graduate or guarantees of future income.

Examples of reported one-year median earnings include $41,700 for economics and $40,486 for business administration. The corresponding figure for psychology is $24,484. Differences can reflect occupation, further study, hours worked, geography, and the number of graduates represented; a one-year measure also misses later career changes. Applicants comparing programs should weigh these figures alongside curriculum, total borrowing, graduate-school plans, and longer-term outcomes where available.

Drew University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
70%
4-year graduation
63%
6-year graduation
70%

Drew University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
88%
Employed 1 year after graduation
94%

Drew University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$38,357
4 years after graduation
$59,259
5 years after graduation
$62,641
7 years after graduation
$72,909
10 years after starting college
$66,065

Alumni Salary for Drew University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Biology, General

$21,861

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$40,486

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

$10,438

Economics

$41,700

English Language and Literature, General

$21,611

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

$28,366

Psychology, General

$24,484

Drew University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

314071

Social Sciences

333164

Psychology

271037

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

241034

Visual and Performing Arts

25833

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

121426

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

71421

Natural Resources and Conservation

9817

English Language and Literature/Letters

10313

History

6612

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Theology and Religious Vocations

172037

Education

15217

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

21012

Social Sciences

3710

Philosophy and Religious Studies

213

Health Professions and Related Programs

202

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Theology and Religious Vocations

111829

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

12618

Philosophy and Religious Studies

9110

Health Professions and Related Programs

516

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.