Drew University

36 Madison Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940-1493
http://www.drew.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1867
Religious AffiliationMethodist
Undergrad Students1,613
Endowment203,825,000
Application DeadlineFebruary 15
Application Fee50
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineFebruary 15
Tuition33,068
Room/Board9,000
Services
Associated FirmsChubb, Valley National Bank, ACNielsen Bases, Hennion and Walsh, Lehman Brothers, Teach for America, NJ Alternate Route Program
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsUnited Methodist Church Archives
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsUnited Methodist Church Archives
Periodical Subs27,380
# of Books571,850
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size186 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing85%
College housing typescoed dorms, special housing for disabled students, other housing options
Popular EventsDrew 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.
Nearest AirportNewark, NJ (16), New York, NY (LaGuardia Airport) (37)
Nearest TrainMadison (1)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations98
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Acorn (weekly)
Honor SocietiesPhi 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