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72.7%Acceptance
$45,360Tuition
1,510Students
72%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$63,646Earnings
#24 in New JerseyPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24United Methodist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$45,360
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,360
Average Net Price
$25,644
Students Receiving Financial Aid
27.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$17,640
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,343
Books & Supplies
$2,035
Total Cost of Attendance
$65,035
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,288
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$268/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
69.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
57.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
27.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $13,177
$30,001 – $48,000 $20,060
$48,001 – $75,000 $19,926
$75,001 – $110,000 $28,090
$110,001+ $34,219

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Cost Overview

Most Drew families pay far less than the $65,035 sticker price, with the average net cost running $25,644 annually. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $13,177 per year, while those making over $110,000 still get significant aid at $34,219 annually. Over four years, middle-class families typically spend between $80,000-$112,000 total. The university's Methodist heritage shows in its commitment to access.

Graduates carry a manageable $25,288 in median debt, translating to $268 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $63,646 ten years out, Drew alumni earn enough to handle their loans comfortably. The loan repayment rate of 69.70% reflects this financial reality. Nearly 58% of students take federal loans, but 24% receive institutional grants averaging $31,901. Lower-income students get the sweetest deal here, paying roughly one-fifth of what wealthy families contribute.

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