- Acceptance rate: 68% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 570–688 reading and writing, 533–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–30 composite
- Average net price: $28,193 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Drew University reported: an acceptance rate of 68% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–30.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Drew University reviews each application.
Drew University GPA requirements
Drew University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Drew University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Drew University acceptance rate
Drew University admitted 3,408 of 5,024 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 68%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Drew University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Madison, New Jersey, with 1,626 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Drew University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 570 | 630 | 688 |
| SAT Math | 533 | 595 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 26 | 30 |
| ACT English | 21 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1227 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Drew University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Drew University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,193 a year at Drew University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Drew University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Drew University admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Drew University?
A lot: Drew University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Drew University?
Check Drew University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Drew University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 23% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Drew University students have?
The middle 50% of Drew University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 570–688 in reading and writing and 533–650 in math; ACT composite 24–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Drew University look for?
Drew University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How hard is it to get into Drew University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Drew University admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Drew University accept?
Drew University's acceptance rate was 68% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,408 of 5,024 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Drew University look at legacy status?
No. Drew University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Drew University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $28,193 a year at Drew University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Drew University?
Yes. Drew University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Drew University's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Drew UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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