Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles, CA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 38.8% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | —–— |
| Middle-50% ACT | —–— |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $27,789 |
| Grad rate | 50% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $83,438 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Regular / Rolling | Rolling |
| Application fee | $0 (US) · $0 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | never required |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- 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.
- Describe your commitment to transforming the health of diverse and underserved communities.
- Detail the key motivational factors in your decision to apply to the CDU MD Program.
- Please describe a personal experience in which you have encountered discrimination.
- How will you utilize your medical knowledge and skills to contribute positively to your community after completing medical school?
- Have you participated in any CDU programs (pipeline, degree, community, research, etc.)? Optional
- If you answered “yes” to the previous question, please list the CDU program(s). Optional
- How did you hear about our the CDU COM program? Optional
- How will you use your life experience with poverty and housing insecurity as a physician?
- If you are reapplying, please describe any new experiences, achievements, or developments since your last application. How have these contributed to your personal, academic, or professional growth?" Optional
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).