Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students focused on high earning potential. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. graduates earn a median of $82,700 within 10 years; 54% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private nonprofit institution located in Los Angeles, California with approximately 282 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 39% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $35,558 per year. The graduation rate is 30%, and the typical graduate earns $82,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 50% graduation rate means only half of students who start actually finish, which is a real concern worth discussing before enrolling. That said, graduates who do make it through end up earning a median of $82,700 ten years out — solid for a health sciences-focused institution — and the $18,750 median debt load is genuinely low compared to similar schools. Worth considering if you're committed to healthcare or medicine and want a small, mission-driven environment focused on underserved communities in LA, but go in with a clear plan and ask the school directly about what support systems exist to help students finish.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (282 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
1731 E 120th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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