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Students attend Charles Drew University in Los Angeles, California, a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Charles Drew University degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Charles Drew University is known for its programs in medicine and medical assistant and technician.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Charles Drew University only let in 51% of those who applied in 2005.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 158 students at Charles Drew University (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Charles Drew University are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Charles R Drew University Of Medicine And Science
1731 E 120th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059
General Phone: (323) 563-4800
Admissions Phone: (323) 563-9326
Financial Aid Phone: (323) 563-4824
http://www.cdrewu.edu
Charles Drew University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 89 | nuclear medical tech, radiation therapist, physician assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Medicine | 10 | health professions |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | substance abuse counseling |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | nurse midwifery |
Number of programs and degrees for Charles Drew University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 59 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 28 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 19 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Charles Drew University had a total enrollment of 158 students (126 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 69% |
| Part-Time | 31% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Graduate | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 8% |
| Black | 52% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 25% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 408 | 207 | 51% | 148 | 72% |
| Men | 172 | 87 | 51% | 64 | 74% |
| Women | 236 | 120 | 51% | 84 | 70% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (323) 563-9326
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,656 |
Financial Aid:
Charles Drew University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1036500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (323) 563-4824
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 8 | $69,467 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $51,921 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 6 | $32,901 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $46,538 | 15 | $63,280 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Charles Drew University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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