Applying to Drew

Acceptance RateSAT Median
69.44% 1,240
Drew University's acceptance rate is 69.44% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 4,604 students applied and 3,197 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Drew.
Drew's acceptance rate is the 8th lowest among 52 New Jersey colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,240 and the ACT score is 27 at Drew. Drew's SAT score ranks 6th out of 16 New Jersey colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Drew, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Drew University is 69.44% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.64%. 1,972 men and 2,632 women applied to Drew and 1,279 men and 1,918 women students were accepted.
Among them, 175 men and 229 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Drew.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Drew
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants4,6041,9722,63200
Admitted3,1971,2791,91800
Enrolled40417522900
Acceptance Rate 69.44%64.86%72.87%--
Yield 12.64%13.68%11.94%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Drew University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 111 students (28% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 19 students (5%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Drew.
The median SAT score is 1,240 with 620 SAT EBRW and 620 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 680 and the 25th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 640 and 25th percentile is 550 .
The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 25 at Drew. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 29.
The SAT and ACT scores at Drew University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,283, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Drew
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total111012401320
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing560620680
SAT Math550620640
ACT Composite252731
ACT Math202528
ACT English252935
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Drew University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Drew. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Drew University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Drew Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of Drew University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Drew.
Admission Information for Applying to Drew
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$40
Graduate Application Fees$35
Admission Informationwww.drew.edu/admissions-aid/
Online Applicationwww.drew.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice), Doctoral (Other)
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