Drew University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Drew University is a private university with an acceptance rate of 69%. Located in Madison, New Jersey 10 miles west of Midtown Manhattan, Drew students have easy access to opportunities in New York City. The university is comprised of the College of Liberal Arts, the Drew Theological School, and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew has an 11-to-1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of about 20. Strengths in undergraduate programs in the liberal arts earned Drew a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, Biology, Theatre Arts, and Economics.

Considering applying to Drew University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Drew University had an acceptance rate of 69%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 69 students were admitted, making Drew's admissions process competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Drew University has a test-optional standardized testing policy. Applicants to Drew have the option of submitting SAT or ACT scores to the school, but they are not required. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 66% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that of those students who submitted scores during the 2017-18 admissions cycle, most of Drew University's admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Drew scored between 570 and 650, while 25% scored below 570 and 25% scored above 650. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 540 and 660, while 25% scored below 540 and 25% scored above 660. This data tells us that a composite SAT score of 1310 or higher is competitive for Drew University.

Requirements

Drew University does not require SAT scores for admission. For students who choose to submit scores, note that Drew participates in the scorechoice program, meaning that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates. Drew does not require the essay portion of the SAT.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Drew University has a test-optional standardized testing policy. Students applying to Drew have the option of submitting SAT or ACT scores to the school, but they are not required. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 24% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that of those who submitted scores during the 2017-18 admissions cycle, most of Drew's admitted students fall within the top 22% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Drew University received a composite ACT score between 25 and 30, while 25% scored above 30 and 25% scored below 25.

Requirements

Note that Drew does not require ACT scores for admission. For students who choose to submit scores, Drew does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. Drew University does not require the ACT writing section.

GPA

In 2018, the average high school GPA of Drew University's incoming freshmen class was 3.54, and over 50% of students had average GPAs of 3.5 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to Drew University have primarily high B grades.

Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph

The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Drew University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

Drew University, which accepts over half of applicants, has a competitive admissions pool. However, Drew also has a holistic admissions process and is test-optional, and admissions decisions are based on much more than numbers. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. The college is looking for students who will contribute to the campus community in meaningful ways, not just students who show promise in the classroom. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and scores are outside of Drew's average range.

Note that Drew recommends that applicants who choose not to submit standardized test scores have an average GPA of B+ or higher in college preparatory or honors level courses.

In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent accepted students. You can see that most accepted students had grade point averages of "B" or better, SAT scores over 1050 (ERW+M), and ACT composite scores of 21 or higher.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Drew University Undergraduate Admissions Office.