College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1867 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Methodist |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
1,613 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$203,825,000 |
Application Deadline: |
February 15 |
Application Fee: |
$50 |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$33,068 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$9,000 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
98 |
Honor Societies: |
Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Beta Beta (biology), Delta Phi Alpha (German), Omicron Delta Epsilon (economics), Phi Alpha Theta (history), Pi Sigma Alpha (political science), Psi Chi (psychology), Dobro Slovo (Russian), Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish), Sigma Pi Sigma (physics), Pi Mu Epsilon (mathematics), Pi Delta Phi (French), Alpha Kappa Delta (sociology), Pinnacle (nontraditional continuing education students), Epsilon Omega Psi (Educational Opportunity Scholars) |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Black Ministerial Caucus, Catholic Campus Ministry, Center for Korean Theological Studies, Hillel, Islamic Culture Theme House, Korean Men's Choir, Gospel Choir, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Korean Caucus, Muslim Student Association, Peacemakers, Theological School Assembly |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Ariel (Latino cultural group), Asia Tree House (Asian Theme House), ASiA (Asian cultural group), Black Ministerial Caucus, Center for Korean Theological Studies, Korean Caucus, Kuumba (African cultural group), La Casa Hispanica (Latino Heritage Theme House), Umoja (Pan-African Theme House), International Student Organization, Russian Club, Middle East Student Organization. |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) 36 Madison Avenue (male a capella group), Acorn (student newspaper), All of the Above (co-ed a capella group), Alliance (gay, lesbian, straight & bisexual group), Alpha Phi Omega (co-ed service fraternity), Amnesty International, Art Community in Drew, Art Histroy Club, Axe! Capoeira, C. I. A. O. , Center Pub Association, Chess Club, Circle K (volunteerism), Classical Humanities, College Chorale, College Democrats, College Republicans, Commuters @ Drew, Drew Cheerleading, Drew Dance Club, Drew Dance Team, Drew Environmental Action League, Drew Organization of Anime, Drew Organization for Voter Education, Drew's Line (improv comedy group), Drew University Chemistry Society, Drew University Knitting Club, Drew University Madrigal Singers, Drew University Orchestra, DUDS (Drew Univ. Dramatic Society), DUPS (Drew Univ. Philosophy Society), ECAB (Extra-Curricular Activities Board), Earth House, ESL Tutoring Partners, Fitness Club, Gibbons Pre-Law Society, Graduate School Association, Green Key Tour Guides, Habitat for Humanity, Historical Society, Historiae, Honduras Project, Insanity's Horse (literary magazine), Intramurals/Club sports, Jugglenauts (Juggling club), l'Association Francophone, Music Society, New Jersey Student Voter Registration Coalition, Oak Leaves (yearbook), On a Different Note (female a capella group), Orientation Committee, Outdoors Club, PAR (Peer Assistance and Referral), Pagan Society, Peer Health Educators, Photography Club, Pre-Med Society, Psychology Club, Reading For Life, Residence Hall Association, Rugby Club (Men's and Women's), Ski Club, Smith Political Science and Pre-Law Society, Sociology Club, Social Justice Action Group, Student Alumni/ae Board, Student Government Association, That Medieval Thing, The "Mentors at Drew" Project, The Other End (student-run coffeehouse), Tri Beta, Ultimate Frisbee (Men's and Women's), University Program Board, Volunteer Resource Center, Warp'd (Role Playing Society), Wind Ensemble, WMNJ-FM, Women's Concerns |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Acorn (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
N/A |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
N/A |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
N/A |
Percent Sorority Members: |
N/A |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Chubb, Valley National Bank, ACNielsen Bases, Hennion and Walsh, Lehman Brothers, Teach for America, NJ Alternate Route Program |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
571,850 |
Library Facilities: |
Methodist Library, Letters of John Wesley and the Wesley Family, Willa Cather Collection, Bela Kornitzer Collection of Political Journalism, Chesler Book Collection of Political and Graphic Satire, Haberly Book Arts Collection, Society of Biblical Literature Archives, Dornan Collection (Russian Samizdat Archive), McClintock Rare Book Collection, Maser and Prinster Prayer Book Collections, Koehler Collection (Reformation Church History), Creamer Hymnology Collection, Will Herberg Collection, George D. Kelsey Collection, Carl Michalson Collection, 19th Century Pamphlets Collection, Georges Simenon Collection, Gov. Thomas H. Kean Archives, Jacob Landau Archives, Drew University Archives. |
Museums |
United Methodist Church Archives |
Computers Available: |
155 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
400 |
Wired Labs: |
10 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
600 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms, special housing for disabled students, other housing options |
Sprinkler System: |
100% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
186 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Newark, NJ (16), New York, NY (LaGuardia Airport) (37) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Madison (1) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Madison (0) |
Cars Permittedt: |
No |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, other |
Popular Events: |
Drew Forum, which annually brings distinguished speakers to campus. Recent speakers include Al Gore, former vice president and 2000 presidential candidate, Thomas H. Kean, chair of the 9-11 Commission Investigating Terrorist Attacks on the U. S. and president of Drew, Fareed Zakaria, editor of Newsweek magazine's international editions, and Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City. Other activities include Community Day, an outdoor fair for town and gown, FAP (First Annual Picnic), Winter Ball, Winter Fest, Block Party, Family Weekend, Fall Sports Weekend, and Alumni/ae Reunion. |
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