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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Drew University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

72
%
Acceptance rate
February 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Drew University?

72%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Drew accepted 72% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,855 people applied and 2,801 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1839 / 2438 (75%)
Men
962 / 1417 (68%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Drew University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at Drew University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Drew University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Drew considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Interview
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Drew University?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

31% of freshmen who attended Drew were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 62% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Drew is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

28%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

5%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
540
75th Percentile
650
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
580
75th Percentile
690
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1120
75th Percentile
1340

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Drew University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
March 6
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Drew's Early Decision acceptance rate is 98%, compared to 72% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Drew University, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 1
Applications Due
December 15
Notification Date
98%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate

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