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Charles Drew University Of Medicine And Science

Overview of Charles Drew University Of Medicine And Science

Charles Drew University can be found in Los Angeles, CA (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Charles Drew University.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in medicine.

Charles Drew University Selectivity

Charles Drew University is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, 368 students were enrolled in Charles Drew University. The school has a large minority student population. Older adults are in evidence at Charles Drew University, often seeking career changing education.

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Charles Drew University

Charles Drew University Of Medicine And Science
1731 E 120th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059
General Phone: (323) 563-4800
http://www.cdrewu.edu

Charles Drew University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support and Technology69physician assistant, nuclear medical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant, pharmacy tech
Medicine32health professions, public health, medical scientist, pre-med
Therapy and Counseling2substance abuse counseling
Science0biomedical sciences

Number of programs and degrees for Charles Drew University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years525
Bachelor's degree384
Master's degree103
Associate's degree34
Postbaccalaureate certificate01

Charles Drew University Student Body

In 2007-2008, Charles Drew University had a total enrollment of 368 students (306 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate88%
Graduate12%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White8%
Black41%
Hispanic23%
Asian17%
Unknown10%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-191%
20-212%
22-247%
25-298%
30-3414%
35-3910%
40-4916%
50-647%

Charles Drew University Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Charles Drew University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 7,600
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,600
Books and supplies$ 2,600

Financial Aid:
Charles Drew University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1036500)

Charles Drew University Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year2*7$63,661
Instructorcalendar year4$45,1755$58,547
Lecturercalendar year2*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year9$58,28214$62,286

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Charles Drew University Degree Programs (2007)

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Physician Assistant

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)

SCIENCE
Biomedical Sciences, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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Charles Drew University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Charles Drew University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Charles Drew University Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Charles Drew University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Charles Drew University Minority % of student body
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Charles Drew University % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Charles Drew University % of degrees in medicine
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Charles Drew University % students 40 years or older
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Charles Drew University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Charles Drew University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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