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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Nursing Programs

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, CA. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science?

Get in touch with CDU can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1731 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Phone:	3235634800
Website:	www.cdrewu.edu/
Admissions:	www.cdrewu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.cdrewu.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into CDU?

You can apply to CDU online at: www.cdrewu.edu/Apply

CDU is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CDU

Here’s what CDU requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into CDU?

CDU maintains an acceptance rate of 39%, which means it is moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 4% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at CDU are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	218	44	20%
Women	590	269	46%

Can I Afford Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science?

The average net price after aid at CDU is $27,789. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$23,000
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$23,000
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$23,000
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$23,000

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 2% of students at CDU receive some form of financial aid (4 students).

Approximately 71% of students at CDU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,515 per student.

54% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,785.

Student Loan Debt

65% of CDU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $10,507 per year.

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 781 students enrolled at CDU, including 233 undergraduate and 529 graduate students. CDU is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 233 undergraduate students at CDU, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	18
Black or African American	79
Hispanic	41
White	6
Two or More Races	75

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CDU are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	11

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Graduate Student Diversity

529 of CDU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at CDU, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	55
Black or African American	196
Hispanic	80
White	50
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	108

Online Learning at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

CDU offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

150 undergraduate students at CDU took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 323 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

CDU offers 3 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

CDU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.