Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Overview

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, located in Los Angeles, California, is a private institution that was founded in 1966 in response to inadequate medical facilities within the Watts region of Los Angeles. Dedicated primarily to the education of healthcare professionals, this university maintains a strong emphasis on research and patient-care within underserved communities. The campus atmosphere is one focused on medical and scientific inquiry with facilities designed to support specialized training in the health professions. While Charles R. Drew University does not offer traditional on-campus housing, its urban setting provides students with a variety of off-campus living arrangements. Known for its College of Medicine, the university offers programs that are particularly strong in areas such as nursing, physician assistant studies, and biomedical sciences. With regards to selectivity, Charles R. Drew University is known for having a competitive application process. The institution does not have an extensive intercollegiate athletic program and therefore focuses more on its academic and research commitments within the health sciences sector.

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  669 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 108 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $14,424 plus fees of $530.