Charles R. Drew University College of Medicine

MD program · private · California · Provisional

Median GPA

3.60

entering class

Median MCAT

505

entering class

Acceptance rate

~1.7%

approximate

Class size

60

72% in-state

In-state vs. out-of-state

72% of the last entering class were California residents, which leaves about 17 seats for everyone else.

California resident

~3%

estimated odds

Out-of-state

~1%

estimated odds

Estimates for an applicant with this school's median GPA (3.60) and MCAT (505), from AAMC and AACOM applicant outcomes and this school's published figures. Where you live makes a big difference here. Estimates, not guarantees.

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What they look for

  • Service35%
  • Clinical experience25%
  • Academics20%
  • Leadership15%
  • Research5%

A demonstrated, specific commitment to underserved communities and health equity; this is the explicit, singular admissions focus of a community-founded institution.

Watch out: Research-heavy applicants without genuine underserved-community engagement are a poor fit for a school whose mission and admissions process are built entirely around health equity.

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