Drew University Admission
Acceptance Rate
67.83%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
10.74%
Freshmen Enrollment
366
SAT Scores
1,225
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 5,024 students have applied and 3,408 students have allowed to admit to Drew University (Acceptance rate: 67.83%). Drew's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 10.74 % where 366 students have finally enrolled out of 3,408 admitted students.
Drew acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Lafayette College and Trinity College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 33.49%).
Drew enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 25.22%).
How to Apply to Drew University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Drew. Drew offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Drew and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Drew University is 1,225 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Drew University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,409). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Drew University | 1,225 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,409 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey | 1,127 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Drew University, 84 students submitted SAT scores (23% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,225 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 630 | 688 |
| Mathematics | 533 | 595 | 650 |
| Total | 1,103 | 1,225 | 1,338 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Drew University, 9 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 26 | 30 |
| English | 21 | 28 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 19 | 25 | 27 |
Drew Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Drew University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |