Location: Madison, New Jersey
Type: Private university
About:
Drew University At-a-Glance (Data current as of 2014-15)
Founded: 1867
Enrollment: 2,369
International Students: 116
Countries Represented: 50+
Bachelor’s Degrees: 30
Campus size: 185 acres
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 10:1
Drew University is located on a beautiful, wooded, 186-acre campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City, a hub of internship opportunities, weekend activities and more. It has a total enrollment of more than 2,000 students and has 145 full-time faculty members, 94% of whom hold the highest degree in their field. Drew is dedicated to exceptional faculty mentorship, a commitment to connecting the campus with the community and a focus on experiential learning. Particularly noteworthy opportunities for undergraduates include the the Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (RISE), home of 2015 Nobel Prize Winner for Medicine and Drew Fellow William Campbell, the Drew Summer Science Institute, the Center for Civic Engagement, as well as the Wall Street Semester, Semester at the United Nations, Semester on Contemporary Art and Semester on Communications and Media in New York City and several international semester programs.
The most popular majors at Drew University include business administration and management, biology and biomedical sciences, economics, political science and government, psychology, and social sciences.
Fast Facts:
- Student/teacher ratio: 10:1
- Average class size: 17 students
- More than 15,000 internship opportunities
- 3 New York Semesters are offered – Wall Street, United Nations, Contemporary Art
- Each year, Drew brings high-profile politicians, journalists and public figures to campus
- On-campus housing is guaranteed for all 4 years
- 95% of students live on campus
- 18 different sports are played within NCAA Division III
- More than 60 student clubs are offered
- International students come from 50+ countries
- Madison, New Jersey – Drew’s hometown, is among the safest in the nation
Athletics:
The Drew University athletic team are the ‘Rangers’. They participate in the Landmark Conference and are members of the NCAA Division III.
Men’s teams: Baseball, basketball, cross country, fencing, lacrosse, soccer, swimming/diving, and tennis.
Women’s teams: Basketball, cross country, equestrian, fencing, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming/diving, and tennis.
School Information:
Housing:
On campus housing is available. First-year students will reside in double occupancy rooms and a few triples. Drew staff selects room-mates for first year students based on similar interests.
Entry requirements:
Direct Entry Requirements: www.drew.edu/theological/admission/international-students
Pathway Entry Requirements (for students who wish to strengthen their academic credentials or English proficiency before applying to a degree program): www.intohigher.com/newyork
Minimum requirements for current international high school students:
- Secondary/high school diploma
- In-country equivalent of 3.0 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale (UStudy can assist you in converting your high school results into a GPA equivalent)
- TOEFL iBT 80 (18 minimum subscores), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 minimum subscores) or completion of INTO Academic English Level 6 with no grades below C (language requirement may be waived on an individual basis based on SAT/ACT scores or previous study in English-speaking country.)
- Submission of supporting documents for review (UStudy can help guide you on what documents you need)
Tuition:
Drew University tuition information for international students: http://www.intohigher.com/us/en-us/the-universities/into-new-york-at-drew-university/studying/program-costs.aspx
Financial Aid/Scholarships:
International students may qualify for merit-based scholarships, which are based on previous academic achievement. Students are automatically considered for a scholarship at the point of admission. First-year international applicants are also eligible to apply for the Civic Engagement Scholarship, which requires a separate application. UStudy can help you determine whether you qualify for these.
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