Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,933

31.3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$27,789

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

38.8%

985 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

763

86.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

50%

8 Graduates

About

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science were Family Practice Nurse (81 degrees awarded), Clinical Nurse Leader (71 degrees), and Psychiatric Nurse (56 degrees).

In 2023, 431 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science. 70.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (132 degrees), 1.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (97 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is $18,933, which is $3,769 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 266 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is $18,933, which is $3,769 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,789.

In 2023, 67% of undergraduate students attending Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,933

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science was $18,933. The cost of tuition at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is $3,769 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,789

2023 Value

0.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,789. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science grew by 0.55%.

This chart compares the average net price of Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,782

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science was of $17,782 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.07% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.49% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 266 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science received 985 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 18.1% annual growth. Out of those 985 applicants, 382 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 38.8% acceptance rate.

There were 763 students enrolled at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in 2023.

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science has an overall enrollment yield of 1.83%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

38.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

382

Accepted Out of 985

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science was 38.8% (382 admissions from 985 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 80.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 18.1%, while admissions declined by 43.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science had a total enrollment of 763 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 658 students and the part-time enrollment is 105. This means that 86.2% of students enrolled at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.3% Black or African American, 21.8% Two or More Races, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 7.73% White, 0.524% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.393% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (25.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (22.3%), followed by Two or More Races Female (13.1%) and Asian Female (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 763 students. The full-time enrollment at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 658 and the part-time enrollment is 105. This means that 86.2% of students enrolled at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
254 enrolled students
Two or More Races
166 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
121 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 33.3% Black or African American, 21.8% Two or More Races, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 7.73% White, 0.524% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.393% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 177 more women than men received degrees from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is black or african american (132 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (97 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is Family Practice Nurse (81 degrees awarded), followed by Clinical Nurse Leader (71 degrees) and Psychiatric Nurse (56 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (383 degrees awarded) and Biology (48 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science are Registered nurses (1,524,472 people), Physicians (497,530 people), Medical & health services managers (196,765 people), Pharmacists (195,011 people), and Other managers (171,604 people).

The most specialized majors at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in 2023 are Health (383 degrees awarded) and Biology (48 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science are Health (383 degrees awarded) and Biology (48 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science are Health (383 degrees awarded) and Biology (48 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science.

Most Common (2023)

Family Practice Nurse
81 degrees awarded
Clinical Nurse Leader
71 degrees awarded
Psychiatric Nurse
56 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science was Family Practice Nurse with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

127

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

304

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 127 degrees were awarded to men at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, which is 0.418 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (304).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in Psychiatric Nurse, which is 0.509 times less than the 53 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in Family Practice Nurse, which is 4.53 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

N/A%

100% Completion Time

N/A%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, N/A% of students graduating from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, N/A% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and N/A% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
132 degrees awarded
Asian
97 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
93 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is black or african american (132 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (97 degrees).

10.7% of degree recipients (46 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
99 degrees awarded
Asian Female
63 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
54 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is black or african american female (99 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (63 degrees).

Operations

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science has an endowment valued at nearly $107M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.7M (9.03%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science had a total salary expenditure of 92M. Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science employs 22 Assistant professors, 10 Instructors and 7 Associate professors. Most academics at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science are Female Assistant professor (15), Male Assistant professor (7), and Female Instructor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science are: Office and Administrative Support, with 68 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 37 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Endowment

$107M

2023 Endowment

4.19%

growth from 2022

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science has an endowment valued at about $107M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science grew 4.19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $95M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$25.5M - Federal
$6.94M - State
$9.29M - Local

As of 2023, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science received $25.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.94M from state grants and contracts, and $9.29M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$47.9M

2023 Salaries

17.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science paid a median of $47.9M in salaries, which represents 52% of their overall expenditure ($92M) and a 17.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 22.3% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 14.8% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.56M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science paid a total of $4.56M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.52% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science were Assistant professor with 22 employees, Instructor with 10 employees, and Associate professor with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science were Office and Administrative Support with 68 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 37 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science was Female Assistant professor with 15 employees, Male Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Female Instructor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science.

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