Charles R. Drew University

Los Angeles, CaliforniaMDCDU Official website

MCAT—Not reported
GPA—Not reported
Class size602025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$71,616One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

• The mission of the College of Medicine is to provide education, research and clinical service in the context of community engagement in order to train physician leaders who promote wellness, who provide care with excellence and compassion, and who are committed to transforming the health of diverse and underserved communities. • Vision Statement: Excellent health and wellness for all in a world without health disparities.
As the school states it

Admissions office

1731 E. 120th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90059-3051 USA
(323) 563-9393
medschool@cdrewu.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$71,616
Out of state$71,616
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$137,117
Out of state$137,117
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$0
Students receiving aid
98%
Deposit
Due
April 29, 2026
In state
$50
Out of state
$50
Health insurance
In state
$5,066
Out of state
$5,066

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, Out-of-state applicants can be accepted.
Canadian ApplicantsNoNo
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditConditionsVaries by course
Online courseworkConditionsVaries by course
Pass/fail courseworkNoNot accepted

community college courses are accepted for prerequisite courses (including English, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics)

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

110.7applications per seat2025-2026
6,639applications received2025-2026
37.3%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    July 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 01, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are not using PREview scores in the admissions process
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Sent to
    Screened applicants after a preliminary review not all applicants receive a secondary
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    December 01, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    One-on-one
    Invitations
    September 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    April 29, 2026
    In state
    $50
    Out of state
    $50
    Refundable
    No
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • Biochemistry3Recommended
  • BiologyLab6Required
  • ChemistryLab6Required
  • Composition & Rhetoric4Required
  • MathematicsCalculus4Required
  • Organic ChemistryLab6Required
  • PhysicsLab4Required
  • Psychology3Recommended
  • Sociology3Recommended

Interview

One-on-oneHeld: virtualVideo interview: Yes
Regional interviews

Regional interviews are not available

How the school describes it

Virtual interviews with faculty

Invitations

September 2026

A typical interview day

Based on a thorough and comparative evaluation of the AMCAS application, supplemental information, and letters of recommendation, the candidate receives a request for virtual interview sessions with CDU faculty. It will consist of two virtual interviews

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
90
Waitlist offers
10

We will call and email the next person in line by rank if a position is open

Sources

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