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Drew University

Madison, NJ drew.edu 1,510 students

Drew University offers a classic college experience on a wooded 186-acre campus in Madison, New Jersey. The university maintains a close-knit atmosphere, with a focus on both undergraduate and graduate programs. Though affiliated with the Methodist church, Drew welcomes students of all faiths and does not have religious requirements. Its proximity to New York City allows students to easily access internships and cultural opportunities.

Programs
11
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$30,298
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$45,360
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Drew University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 27% of students receive Pell Grants; 58% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $23,094, roughly 49% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $13,177 $52,708
$30K – $48K $20,060 $80,240
$48K – $75K $19,926 $79,704
$75K – $110K $28,090 $112,360
$110K+ $34,219 $136,876
Sticker price (no aid) $45,360 $181,440
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Drew University

11 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
59
$40,242/yr High 3.8x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
53
$47,689/yr Very High 1.6x
Economics Compare across schools →
48
$33,639/yr Very High 3.9x
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools →
44
$35,171/yr Very High 3.2x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
26
$24,229/yr High 2.5x
English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →
25
$32,279/yr Very High 0.8x
Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools →
22
$13,710/yr Moderate -0.2x
Romance Languages
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools →
21
$27,823/yr Very High 2.0x
Neuroscience
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools →
19
$28,881/yr High 0.6x
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →
18
$28,961/yr Low 2.2x
Sociology Compare across schools →
18
$20,658/yr High 1.6x

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