Los Angeles, CA
HBCU
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $69,000
Tuition (Out of State): $69,000
Accreditation Status: Preliminary
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 60
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 2023
Accreditation Year: 2022
Website: https://www.cdrewu.edu
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 507
Average GPA: 3.45
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for Drew
- 1. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – The university’s vision statement is Excellent health and wellness for all in a world without health disparities. Describe how you envision yourself contributing to the CDU vision statement.
- 2. Community, Diversity, and Equity – Describe your commitment to transforming the health of diverse and underserved communities.
- 3. Other – Detail the key motivational factors in your decision to apply to the CDU MD Program.
- 4. Other – Please describe a personal experience in which you have encountered discrimination.
- 5. Community, Diversity, and Equity – How will you utilize your medical knowledge and skills to contribute positively to your community after completing medical school?
About the School
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) is a private institution located in Willowbrook, California, dedicated to health sciences education. Established in 1966 in response to inadequate medical access in the Watts region of Los Angeles, the university is named after Dr. Charles R. Drew, a pioneer in blood transfusion research. CDU comprises three colleges: the College of Science and Health, the College of Medicine, and the Mervyn M. Dymally College of Nursing. The university is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
Curriculum
CDU offers a range of programs through its three colleges, focusing on addressing health disparities and serving underserved communities. In 1978, CDU partnered with the UCLA School of Medicine to establish a joint undergraduate medical program. Students complete their first two years at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the final two years at CDU, including clinical rotations at the Martin Luther King Jr. Outpatient Center and local community clinics. In July 2023, CDU welcomed its first class of 60 medical students into a new independent MD program, with full accreditation anticipated after the inaugural class graduates.
Facilities
The university's 11-acre urban campus houses facilities that support its educational and research missions. In 2010, CDU opened the Mervyn M. Dymally College of Nursing, the first comprehensive nursing program in Southern California in decades and the first of its kind in South Los Angeles. The campus also includes the W.M. Cobb Building, constructed in 1984, which serves as a central hub for the university's operations.
Demographics
As of Fall 2017, CDU had an enrollment of 543 students. The university is recognized as a minority-serving institution and a historically black graduate institution under the U.S. Department of Education's Strengthening Historically Black Graduate Institutions Program. CDU is also a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of Drew:
Student Loan Burden: $533,603
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at Drew, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $533,603. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 45% Nationally
The cost of living at Drew is among the top 45% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
While the neighborhood around Drew is primarily car-oriented, biking can be a viable option for certain trips. Students living nearby may appreciate the tranquility of the area, though access to shops and services is limited without a vehicle.
School Address: Cobb 109, 1731 E. 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059
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