Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles, CA · Private
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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science admitted 38.7% of applicants university-wide (313 of 808).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 38.7% | 313 | 808 |
| In-state | 40.0% | 80 | 200 |
| Out-of-state | 37.5% | 15 | 40 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 5 | 10 |
| Men | 20.2% | 44 | 218 |
| Women | 45.6% | 269 | 590 |
Of 313 admitted students, 11 enrolled (3.5% yield).
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 900–1100
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–23
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $45,328/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $23,000 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $22,328 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $45,328/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $35,636 |
| $30k–48k | $35,686 |
| $75k–110k | $33,075 |
| Over $110k | $37,834 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- CDU University Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application for Undergraduate Studies
- Official high school transcripts
- One-page essay on interest
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application for Undergraduate Studies
- Official high school transcripts
- One-page essay on interest
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Essay prompts
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $83,438
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 29.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 50%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $18,750
- At graduation
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2027-02-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Biological & life sciences (9%), Psychology (1%).
Student–faculty ratio: 8:1 · 55% of class sections have under 20 students.
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.