School Profile

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Los Angeles, CA

$13,656

Avg tuition

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About Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Los Angeles, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 255, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The university offers 4 bachelor's degrees and has a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,656.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

63% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

59% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

Information not available

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.

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895

Students enrolled

32%

Online student enrollment

8:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

Black

36%

Hispanic

25%

Asian

21%

White

9%

Unknown

4%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

71%

Socio-economic diversity

69% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $13,656 $13,656
Graduate $23,064 $23,064

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,125
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $17,253
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,761
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,761

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $14,781 $14,781
Off-campus without family $36,795 $36,795
Off-campus with family $19,542 $19,542

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

72%

State Grant Aid

38%

Institution Grant Aid

48%

Pell Grant

69%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $7,006
State Grant Aid $5,149
Institution Grant Aid $4,375
Pell Grant Aid $5,342

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debt after graduation

$73k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.