- Acceptance rate: 39% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $27,789 a year (2022–23)
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science reported an acceptance rate of 39% for fall 2024.
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science GPA requirements
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science acceptance rate
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science admitted 313 of 808 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 39%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Los Angeles, California, with 282 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,789 a year at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science admitted 39% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science?
A lot: Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science?
No. Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science admitted 39% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science's acceptance rate?
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science's acceptance rate was 39% for fall 2024: it admitted 313 of 808 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science?
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the average net price at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,789 a year at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science?
Yes. Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science look at legacy status?
No. Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Charles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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