Drew University
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Drew University is a small, Methodist, liberal arts university in northern New Jersey, near New York City. They have three colleges: the College of Liberal Arts, the Drew Theological School, and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies.
Affordability: Drew has a low average net price ($17,033) that reflects generous aid. According to NCES data, 99% of freshman were awarded, on average, $24,587 in college grants and scholarships for the 2020-21 school year. However, most students take out student loans (52% of freshman borrowed an average of $7,604 in 2020-21).
Rankings, Recognition:
Popular Majors (NCES):
Business
Psychology
Biology
Political Science
English
Communication and Media Studies
Computer Science
Admissions, enrollment, graduation rates (NCES):
1,634 undergraduates; 610 graduate students
80% acceptance rate
13% enrolled
74% graduation rate