Drew University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Drew University?

Drew is a private university, so its reported full-time undergraduate tuition does not differ by New Jersey residency. For 2024-25, reported tuition was $45,950 and required fees were $1,150. These are published charges, not what every student ultimately pays.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $47,100.
• Typical annual room charge: $11,084.
• Typical annual board charge: $7,420.

Adding those reported tuition, fee, room, and board figures gives $65,604. That subtotal is not a complete cost-of-attendance budget: books, transportation, and personal expenses can increase the amount needed. A commuter's budget will differ from a resident's. Part-time undergraduates should check per-credit pricing rather than use the full-time total.

Aid can change the picture substantially. In the reported financial-aid cohort, 97% received aid, and the average grant award reported for undergraduates was $31,531. Grants need not generally be repaid, while loans do; 45% of students in the reported cohort had student loans. Reported average net price also varied by family income: it was $15,697 for the lowest listed income band, $0-$48,000. Net price is an average after applicable grant aid, not an individual quote. Applicants should complete the required aid applications and compare Drew's actual award with the full annual budget and any borrowing it requires.

What are the work-study opportunities at Drew University?

Drew students can pursue campus employment and use career services for internship and job planning. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid package, is an opportunity to earn wages through qualifying work - not a grant paid automatically against the tuition bill.

Students should distinguish a Work-Study award from a job offer. They generally must find an eligible position, be hired, work scheduled hours, and receive pay for those hours. Other campus jobs may have different eligibility rules. The financial aid office can clarify whether a student has Work-Study eligibility, while campus employment resources can explain available positions and applications.

For career development beyond student jobs, Drew reports individual and group counseling, résumé and interview help, career exploration tools, employer recruiting, job fairs, and alumni networking. Those services can support a search for internships or post-graduation work, but access to them is not an employment outcome. An internship is not required of every Drew student, though a particular program may have its own experiential requirements.