by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Drew degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Drew measures up.
Drew is ranked #2,416 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within New Jersey, it ranks #50 of 59 for value.
These Drew majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Art History | #192 of 276 |
| Theater Arts | #215 of 274 |
| Economics | #222 of 304 |
| General Economics | #222 of 304 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | #224 of 299 |
| Fine Arts | #234 of 306 |
| Environment / Natural Resources | #258 of 371 |
| Computer Science | #350 of 465 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | #381 of 499 |
| Political Science | #433 of 592 |
Read the full Drew value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Drew University is ranked #20 out of #65 in New Jersey for quality and #50 out of #59 for New Jersey value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Drew financial aid page to be sure.
Drew University is ranked #2,416 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Drew University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Drew costs about $25,918. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $103,672 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $65,232 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $24,280 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $25,918 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $103,672 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Drew net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Drew costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Drew degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $260,928 | — | — |
| All Students | $103,672 | #2,416 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,120 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $260,928 | — | — |
| All Students | $103,672 | #50 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,120 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Drew shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13,177 |
| $30K–$48K | $20,060 |
| $48K–$75K | $19,926 |
| $75K–$110K | $28,090 |
| Over $110K | $34,219 |
About 96% of Drew undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $31,531 per year. Get more details on the Drew financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Drew net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.