Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

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#5524 / #1458
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1130
Most Desirable School
Historically black graduate school in California

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

U.S. influence rank
#1458
Acceptance rate (fall 2022)
80%
Tuition and fees (2022–23)
$14,954
Students (2021–22)
1,244

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About Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

According to Wikipedia, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private university in Willowbrook, California, focused on health sciences. It was founded in 1966 in response to inadequate medical access within the Watts region of Los Angeles, California. The university is named in honor of Charles R. Drew.

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceRetention Rate
83480%53%

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; applications, acceptance, enrollment and test scores for fall 2022; retention for students who started in fall 2021; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2016.

How Much Does Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Cost To Attend?

Tuition and fees (in-state)
$14,954

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; tuition and fees for 2022–23; net price for 2021–22, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.

How Much Do Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Graduates Make?

Ten years after starting college, former Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $79,596 a year, and 91% of those not still in school are working.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science's Demographics

Students enrolled at any time during the 2021–22 school year, including part-time and online students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
1,244315929

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2021–22.

Where is Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science?

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is located at 1731 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059.

What Is Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Known For?

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Each rank compares how much Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence

Medical
#1288
World Rank
#1293
Historical Rank
#364
USA Rank

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science ranks #364 in the U.S. and #1288 worldwide for influence in Medical.

medicine Degrees
Nursing
#2262
World Rank
#2262
Historical Rank
#872
USA Rank

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science ranks #872 in the U.S. and #2262 worldwide for influence in Nursing.

nursing Degrees
Biology
#4003
World Rank
#4026
Historical Rank
#934
USA Rank

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science ranks #934 in the U.S. and #4003 worldwide for influence in Biology.

biology Degrees

Who Are Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science's Most Influential Faculty?

Shervin Assari
A Family medicine and public health researcher.