Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $65,301. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $47,100 |
| Housing & meals | $17,640 |
| Books & supplies | $2,035 |
| Personal & travel | $3,460 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,934 |
| Total cost of attendance | $65,301 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Drew University net price compared with other New Jersey colleges
Drew University has the 27th-lowest average net price of 36 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Stockton University | $20,670 | 69% | $57,602 |
| 24 | Rowan University | $22,408 | 67% | $59,988 |
| 25 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | $22,829 | 67% | $57,273 |
| 26 | Saint Elizabeth University | $23,125 | 51% | $53,038 |
| 27 | Drew University | $24,280 | 70% | $63,646 |
| 28 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $24,406 | 84% | $74,479 |
| 29 | Caldwell University | $24,691 | 57% | $53,843 |
| 30 | Rider University | $24,792 | 61% | $62,208 |
| 31 | The College of New Jersey | $27,646 | 86% | $73,323 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All New Jersey colleges →
Why Drew University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew University | 68% | $24,280 | 70% | $63,646 | This school |
| Caldwell University | 71% | $24,691 | 57% | $53,843 | |
| Saint Elizabeth University | 71% | $23,125 | 51% | $53,038 | |
| Georgian Court University | 79% | $19,285 | 54% | $53,096 | |
| Rider University | 79% | $24,792 | 61% | $62,208 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Drew University would cost you $411 less per year than Caldwell University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Drew University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$6,252).
- Drew University gives aided families $11,639 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New Jersey resident | Drew University | Caldwell University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $47,100 | $40,848 | +$6,252 |
| Books & supplies | $2,035 | $2,600 | −$565 |
| Housing & meals | $17,640 | $13,774 | +$3,866 |
| Personal & travel | $3,460 | $3,500 | −$40 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,934 | −$6,649 | +$1,715 |
| Sticker price | $65,301 | $54,073 | +$11,228 |
| Average grants | −$41,021 | −$29,382 | −$11,639 |
| You pay | $24,280 | $24,691 | −$411 |
“+” means Drew University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Drew University cost questions
How much is tuition at Drew University?
Tuition and fees are $47,100 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Drew University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $65,301 a year.
What do families actually pay at Drew University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $24,280 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $15,224; $48–75k pay $20,916; $110k+ pay $35,512.
How much debt do Drew University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $21,000, and 3.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Drew University overview