Drew University is a private university in Madison, New Jersey. Drew has been nicknamed the "University in the Forest" because of its wooded 186-acre campus. As of fall 2020, more than 2,200 students were pursuing degrees at the university's three schools. In 1867, financier and railroad tycoon Daniel Drew purchased an estate in Madison to establish a theological seminary to train candidates for Methodist ministry. The seminary later expanded to offer an undergraduate liberal arts curriculum in 1928 and graduate studies in 1955. The College of Liberal Arts, serving more than 1,600 undergraduate students, offers strong concentrations in the natural sciences, social sciences, languages and literatures, humanities and the arts, and in several interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary fields.
| Former names | Drew Theological Seminary (1867–1928) |
| Motto | δωρεὰν ἐλάβετε, δωρεὰν δότε |
| Motto (English) | "Freely ye have received, freely give." (from Matthew 10:8 KJV) |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1867 |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
| Endowment | $183.1 million (2019) |
| President | Thomas J. Schwarz (interim) |
| Academic staff | 244 |
| Administrative staff | 345 |
| Students | 2,113 |
| Undergraduates | 1,417 |
| Postgraduates | 696 |
| Campus | 186 acres wooded, Suburban |
| Colors | Blue and Green |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III, ECAC, Landmark Conference, IHSA |
About Drew University
Located in Madison, New Jersey, it is known as the "University in the Forest." It was founded by railroad tycoon Daniel Drew.
Achievement of Drew University
The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church but has no religious requirements for its students.
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Latest information about Drew University updated on July 28 2021.
