Drew University Acceptance Rate
Madison, New Jersey · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,604
- Admitted
- 3,197
- Yield
- 12.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Drew University's acceptance rate has fallen from 70.2% in 2014–15 to 69.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,413 to 4,604 (+35%) over that period.
Its 69.4% rate makes Drew University more selective than about 63% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 68%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (72.9% for women vs 64.9% for men, a 8-point gap). Drew University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 12.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,413 | 2,395 | 70.2% | 302 |
| 2015–16 | 3,025 | 2,127 | 70.3% | 357 |
| 2016–17 | 3,494 | 1,997 | 57.2% | 350 |
| 2017–18 | 3,205 | 2,033 | 63.4% | 371 |
| 2018–19 | 3,788 | 2,622 | 69.2% | 420 |
| 2019–20 | 3,928 | 2,805 | 71.4% | 400 |
| 2020–21 | 3,989 | 2,918 | 73.2% | 343 |
| 2021–22 | 3,542 | 2,823 | 79.7% | 359 |
| 2022–23 | 3,855 | 2,801 | 72.7% | 309 |
| 2023–24 | 4,604 | 3,197 | 69.4% | 404 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,632 | 1,918 | 72.9% |
| Men | 1,972 | 1,279 | 64.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–680 | 28% |
| SAT Math | 550–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–31 | 5% |
How Drew University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Drew University's acceptance rate?
Drew University's acceptance rate is 69.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,197 admitted of 4,604 applicants).
Is Drew University test optional?
Drew University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Drew University?
Drew University received 4,604 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,197.
What SAT score do you need for Drew University?
Admitted students at Drew University typically scored 560–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Drew University getting harder to get into?
Drew University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.2% in 2014–15 to 69.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.drew.edu/.