Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

6.26% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is 6.26% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 974 people applied and 61 enrolled to the school.
Compared to all medical schools' rate, Charles R. Drew School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 3.35%.
Compared to medical schools in California, Charles R. Drew School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 2.23%.
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science6.26%-97461
All Medical Schools3.35%11.08%965,47722,980
Public3.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
California Medical Schools2.23%7.41%91,8301,636
Public1.60%6.60%51,990826
Private2.77%8.21%39,840810
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Charles R. Drew School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 34 to 65 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 40 to 60.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 39 to 61 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 72 to 28 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenCalifornia ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants9743346364060
Matriculants6124377228
Acceptance Rate6.26%7.18%5.82%181.61%46.27%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The average MCAT score and GPA at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is not available in 2023. Use the following table to estimate and compare the scores at similar medical schools.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science--
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
California Medical Schools5143.77
Public5133.78
Private5143.75
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and ScienceMCAT Score and GPA Chart

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Charles R. Drew School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 72.1% of last year's enrolled students were California residents. State-funded medical schools, like Charles R. Drew School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to California state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is December 15, 2024. To apply to Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Charles R. Drew School of Medicine's application system by January 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is - at Charles R. Drew School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Charles R. Drew School of Medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2024-12-15
Regular Secondary2025-01-15
Secondary Application Fee-
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Charles R. Drew School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
English
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Math
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Biochemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
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