Review of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey

Drew University, Madison New Jersey is one of those below the radar kinds of undergraduate schools. It's not huge like nearby NYU nor is it a large public institution like Rutgers , also in New Jersey. It's total student body is under 3,000 students and its location in Madison doesn't bring it any additional notoriety. But a review of Drew University, Madison, New Jersey may reveal the strengths that this small liberal arts college does possess. Then its up to you to see if they match what your particular academic needs and personal tastes might be.

From Seminary to University the Easy Way. In 1867 Drew opened as a Seminary School with a Methodist affiliation. It remained directed to that calling for almost half a century and might have continued even longer but for the benevolence of a donor. In 1928 Drew received a donation that was large enough to prompt the idea of expanding the university via the formation of an undergraduate liberal arts school. In 1955 a graduate school was also added forming Drew University as it is known today.

Because of its relatively small number of undergraduates, less than 2,000, Drew has been able to offer wonderfully small classes taught by professors most of whom have terminal degrees in their area of expertise. The small size has also permitted Drew University to work on creative, experience centered forms of study for undergraduates. Drew has often been on the cusp or ahead of what will become new educational trends. Drew admitted women students in the 1940's , has been a leader in integrating field work and internship programs with in class studies and in 1984 was the first university in the U. S. to provide all students with laptops as part of their tuition and board and room package. Coming to a small school, such as Drew University, Madison, NJ will not leave you behind the education curve.