A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CDU are predominantly Black with a sizeable Multiracial population. The school has very high racial diversity. 91% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
9%
|
| Black |
39%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
25%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 152% more female students than male students enrolled at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science with a gender ratio of 72% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CDU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
28%
|
| Women |
72%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
221
|
| Women |
556
|
CDU serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 57 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
57%
|
| Out of State |
14%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
29%
|
67% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 67.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 37.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=111966 IPEDS survey data for Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science.