Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Admissions

Interested in attending Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

91
%
Acceptance rate
3.1
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science?

91%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Charles R. Drew accepted 91% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 376 people applied and 341 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
294 / 324 (91%)
Men
47 / 52 (90%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science:

100%
84.0
68.0
52.0
36.0
20.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

6%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 6% ended up enrolling at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Charles R. Drew considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science?

3.1
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.1.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
3.75-3.99
11%
3.50-3.74
11%
3.25-3.49
22%
2.50-2.99
56%

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
October 1
Application notification
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