Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

www.cdrewu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,656

4.64% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$26,470

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.56%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

63.3%

2,370 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,790

82.5% Full-Time

About

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science were Family Practice Nurse (118 degrees awarded), Clinical Nurse Leader (55 degrees), and Psychiatric Nurse (41 degrees).

In 2021, 393 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science. 68.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (120 degrees), 1.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (114 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is $13,656, which is $−844 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is $13,656, which is $−844 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,470.

In 2021, 73% of undergraduate students attending Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,656

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science was $13,656. The cost of tuition at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is $−844 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

$26,470

2021 Value

11.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,470. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science grew by 11.5%.

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

$16,580

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science was of $16,580 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 45.2% 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

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.29% with respect to 2020, when 70% 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.

1.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science was 1.56%, which represents 5 out of the 320 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 2,370 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 226% annual growth. Out of those 2,370 applicants, 1,500 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,790 students enrolled at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in 2021.

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science has an overall enrollment yield of 2.13%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,500

Accepted Out of 2,370

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science was 63.3% (1,500 admissions from 2,370 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 25%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 226%, while admissions grew by 724%..

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.

Enrollment

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science had a total enrollment of 1,790 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 1,476 students and the part-time enrollment is 314. This means that 82.5% 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 35.5% Black or African American, 25.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Asian, 9.27% White, 3.91% Two or More Races, 1.01% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.223% 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 (26.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (18.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (24.6%), followed by Asian Female (16.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,790 students. The full-time enrollment at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 1,476 and the part-time enrollment is 314. This means that 82.5% of students enrolled at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% 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

59%

2021 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 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

Black or African American
636 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
450 enrolled students
Asian
370 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 35.5% Black or African American, 25.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Asian, 9.27% White, 3.91% Two or More Races, 1.01% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.223% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 64 students (3.58%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 143 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 asian (120 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (114 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is Family Practice Nurse (118 degrees awarded), followed by Clinical Nurse Leader (55 degrees) and Psychiatric Nurse (41 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (352 degrees awarded) and Biology (41 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 (1,397,479 people), Physicians (482,880 people), Pharmacists (183,682 people), Medical & health services managers (183,391 people), and Postsecondary teachers (157,414 people).

The most specialized majors at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in 2021 are Health (352 degrees awarded) and Biology (41 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Dentists, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science are Health (352 degrees awarded) and Biology (41 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,863,149 people), Offices of physicians (367,687 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (359,467 people), Elementary & secondary schools (342,070 people), and Outpatient care centers (290,558 people).

The most specialized majors at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science are Health (352 degrees awarded) and Biology (41 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2021)

Family Practice Nurse
118 degree-majors awarded
Clinical Nurse Leader
55 degree-majors awarded
Psychiatric Nurse
41 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science was Family Practice Nurse with 118 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

125

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

268

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 125 degrees were awarded to men at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, which is 0.466 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (268).

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 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in Family Practice Nurse, which is 0.26 times less than the 100 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in Family Practice Nurse, which is 3.85 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% 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, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% 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 2019 at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Asian
120 degrees awarded
Black or African American
114 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
89 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is asian (120 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (114 degrees).

5.6% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
81 degrees awarded
Asian Female
79 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
64 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 (81 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (79 degrees).

Operations

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science has an endowment valued at nearly $117M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 71.2M (60.7%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science had a total salary expenditure of 72.4M. Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science employs 48 Assistant professors, 20 Instructors and 14 Associate professors. Most academics at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science are Female Assistant professor (32), Female Instructor (18), and Male Assistant professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science are: Office and Administrative Support, with 74 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 62 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 60 employees.

Endowment

$117M

2021 Endowment

28.4%

growth from 2020

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science has an endowment valued at about $117M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science grew 28.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $105M 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

$37.3M - Federal
$5.11M - State
$13.5M - Local

As of 2021, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science received $37.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.11M from state grants and contracts, and $13.5M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$33.4M

2021 Salaries

14.8%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science paid a median of $33.4M in salaries, which represents 46.1% of their overall expenditure ($72.4M) and a 14.8% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.24M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science paid a total of $9.24M to 84 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.74M (56.8%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

48 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

74 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science were Assistant professor with 48 employees, Instructor with 20 employees, and Associate professor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science were Office and Administrative Support with 74 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 62 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 60 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science was Female Assistant professor with 32 employees, Female Instructor with 18 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 16 employees.

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