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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

#212 in US ranking Los Angeles, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$44,630
Tuition & fees
$18,950
Avg. aid
$16,515
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
39%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
30%
Median salary
$58,202
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science?

CDU's reported recurring activities include Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month programming, along with Project Santa Claus. These events reflect opportunities for cultural recognition and community engagement alongside the academic calendar.

The content and timing of a celebration can change from year to year, so students should consult the current events calendar for speakers, service activities, and participation details. Project Santa Claus is best understood as a community-oriented activity rather than a substitute for the university's regular student-support or academic programs.

What are the student housing and dining options at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science?

Housing arrangements require a close look before enrolling at CDU. Reported institutional information indicates that college-operated housing can be available to undergraduates, while reported student-life figures characterize the student body as entirely commuter-based. Availability should therefore not be interpreted as a housing guarantee or as evidence that most students live on campus.

Ask the university which accommodations are currently offered, who is eligible, how applications and placement work, and whether a meal plan is available or required. Students considering off-campus housing should budget for transportation to both campus and any clinical site. The room-and-board amount in a cost-of-attendance estimate is a planning figure; a student's actual rent and food spending will depend on the arrangement chosen.

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

18

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
5:1
Campus size
11 acres

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Health Sciences Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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