More selective than 79% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose CDU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
CDU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 39% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 39% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is CDU compared with other California colleges?
CDU has the 20th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Hope International University | 33% | 49% | $29,310 |
| 17 | Pacific Oaks College | 34% | — | — |
| 18 | San Diego State University | 36% | 76% | $15,364 |
| 19 | Scripps College | 38% | 83% | $36,294 |
| 20 | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | 39% | 30% | $35,558 |
| 21 | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | 41% | 85% | $21,680 |
| 22 | University of California-Davis | 42% | 86% | $14,741 |
| 23 | Casa Loma College-Los Angeles | 43% | 73% | $27,596 |
| 24 | Soka University of America | 43% | 92% | $18,260 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at CDU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
CDU admissions questions
What is the CDU acceptance rate?
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science accepts 39% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 382 of 985 applicants were admitted.
Does CDU require the SAT or ACT?
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at CDU?
2% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (7 of 382).
Is CDU getting harder to get into?
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science accepted 39% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 39% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science overview