Drew University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Drew, test-optional does not mean scores are irrelevant: 23% submit SAT results, compared with 2% for ACT. With a 67.8% acceptance rate and a 3.53 average GPA, your goal is to submit scores only when they add strength, ideally near the top of Drew’s SAT range around 1330.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Drew University facts and stats
Drew University enrolls 1,611 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. Drew has an 88% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 70%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 8.9:1.
Madison, NJ
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Key Drew University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
February 1
Early Action
December 1
Early Decision
November 1
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
January 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Drew is test-optional, so use this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores: take your first test by the spring of junior year, then reserve the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. For the November 1 Early Decision deadline, the October SAT or September ACT is typically the last fall retake that can arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Drew’s tuition and fees are $47,100, with 57% of students receiving aid. The average merit award is $24,014, which can help reduce the billed cost for eligible students. Submit the FAFSA by the January 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
Drew’s listed cost of attendance is about $64,868, including $47,100 in tuition and fees and $17,768 for room and board. About 57% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $45,100. Merit aid can also make a meaningful difference, with the average merit award around $24,014.
Student life at Drew University
85% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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