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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

CDU

Los Angeles, California 90059

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Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private institution in Los Angeles with particular strength in health sciences and biology.

A small campus of 233 undergraduates with a 4:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $83,438 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,789.

Established
1966
Motto
A Private University with a Public Mission
Mascot
Drew the Lion
Type
Private research university

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39%Acceptance
SAT Avg
233Students
4:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$83,438Earnings 10yr
$27,789Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate38.8%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

38.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$18,933
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$33,973
Average Net Price$27,789
Median Debt at Graduation$18,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$199

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$30,176
$30–48K$25,714
$48–75K$29,238

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,789

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

31.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (20)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
233
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Black 34%
Hispanic 21%
Asian 10%
Two+ 28%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate50.0%
Freshman Retention78.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$60,939
8 Years$74,428
10 Years$83,438

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$68,700
Men
$99,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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