CHARLES R. DREW UNIVERSITY OF 

MEDICINE AND SCIENCE 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1731 E 120th St, 
Los Angeles, CA 90059 
Ranger Bear  
Public Health 
Delia Acedo  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost per year  
 

California Resident Total Budget (Living Off Campus)  $33,356 

In-State Tuition  $13,872 

Other Fees  $100 

Off-Campus Housing Budget  $13,294 

Off-Campus Other Budget  $4,240 

Books and Supplies  $1,850 

California Resident Total Budget (Living with Parents)  $20,062 

In-State Tuition  $13,872 

Other Fees  $100 

Family Provided Room and Board  $0 

With-Family Other Living Budget  $4,240 

Books and Supplies  $1,850 

*Do not offer on campus housing 

 
 
 
Health fees 
Only available for employees.  
Student Fees  
Unit Fee: $578/unit 
● Program Fee: $5,000/term for three (3) terms 

● Program Enrollment Deposit 

○ Accepted applicants will need to submit a non-refundable deposit of $500 within 

two (2) weeks of notification of admission to confirm enrollment in program. 

○ Deposit will be credited to tuition/fees upon starting program​.

Insurance (Car, Health) 

Car: Family old car (Expedition XXL ) 
Car Insurance : $175 
Health: $209  
 
Technology 
Laptop: I will have to purchase a laptop that will have to range from $300-500. 
Phone: I will also be purchasing a phone before going off to college as I will not want to 
deal with difficult situations with y current phone. 
 
College Student Budget  
Income for the month of:  

Item    Amount  

Estimated monthly Income  Weekly  $150 (work study) 

Savings  Weekly   $50 

Allowance from parents   Every other month  $200 

Financial Awards:  Yearly   $1,500 

Pell Grant  Yearly   $4,010 

 
 
Cal Grant A  Bi-Yearly   $9,084 

Cal Grant B  Yearly  $10,756 

Other Grants   BLANK  TBD 

Subsidized Loans  Yearly   $4,500 

Unsubsidized Loans   Yearly   $1,200 

Community Scholarships  key club  $1,200 

Private Scholarships   BLANK  TBD 

EOPS  Yearly   $825 

Work Study  An hour   $15 an hour  

TOTAL:   Monthly   $32,275 

*Cal Grant A: Entitlement awards can be used for tuition and fees at public and private colleges 
as well as some private career colleges. At CSU and UC schools, this Cal Grant covers 
systemwide fees up to $3,354 and $7,788, respectively. If you are attending a private college, it 
pays up to $9,708 toward tuition and fees. To get this Cal Grant, you need to be working toward 
a two-year or four-year degree.  
Cal Grant B:Entitlement awards provides low-income students with a living allowance and 
assistance with tuition and fees. Most first-year students receive an allowance of up to $1,551 for 
books and living expenses. After the freshman year, Cal Grant B also helps pay tuition and fees 
in the same amount as a Cal Grant A. For a Cal Grant B, your coursework must be for at least 
one academic year.  

Monthly expenses:  

  Amount    

Item    

Rent    
ROOM AND BOARD

Utilities    
Wifi: $45
 
 
Cell phone    
$60

$150
Groceries

Car expenses    
$200 gas +$150 occasional repairs

Student loans    
UNDETERMINED

Insurance    
$175

Medical expenses    
$209

Credit card debt    

> $200

Entertainment    
$10

Laundry    
$50

Miscellaneous    
$ 250

$1,299.00     
Total

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Location  
 
Administration office: ​Monday to 
Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
(323) 563-5902 
School Police: (323) 563-4800 
Financial aid office: ​(323) 563-4824 
Library Hours: ​Monday to Friday, 
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Health office: (​424)-338-2929 
Student store: (​323)-563-4800 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Demographics: 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
● Minority students represent over 67 percent of our total enrollment. 
● African American student enrollment is more than double the national average (32 

percent CDU compared to 14 percent nationally). 

● Hispanic student enrollment is above the national average (17 percent CDU compared to 

14 percent nationally). 

● Women make up 65 percent of the student population 

 
 
 
Transportation:   
Bus:Metro allows college students to have a discounted tas bus card they can get, if their 
school is in their list of candidates. If their school in not, like Charles Drew University, you can 
always fill out a form for your school to be added to the list of schools. Pass offers unlimited 
rides. 
Driving: I will be living at home so I will need to pump $200 of gas monthly as the drive 
is 11 minutes daily. Insurance for new drivers will be $175 under my parents full coverage plan.  
Parking 
  There is no permit available for parking as it is in a public area. There is, however, local 
parking.  
 
 

 
 
 
Admission:  

There is a 32% percent acceptance rate for their medical school, making this a really competitive 

school.  

Graduation Rate  

There is an 78.1% graduation rate.  

Campus Size 
The actual campus is 11 acres.  
Campus Environment  
This school is actually really small and does not offer a lot of activities or sports. This school is 
located next to a high school under the same name, that being King Drew High School. This 
changes how I perceive the school as it shows to be an urban and familiar area. Although it may 
seem beneficial to know the area, it offers very little new experiences.  
Majors in the ‘Health Services’ cluster 
Biological Sciences. 
Data Science. 
Physician Assistant. 
Public Health. 
Radiologic science. 
Extracurricular Activities 
There are not many extra curricular activities regarding sports or clubs but there are plenty of 
student body government opportunities that I have experience in. If o do decide to attend 
Charles Drew University then I will be more of an asset to the school then just a student.  
Student Benefits/ Academic Programs 
CDU does not offer many student benefits but they do have special programs where students 
have access to a learning tutor if they need help. They also have special plans to help students 
pay back their student loans.  
 
 
 
Department Chair:  
Peregrina Arciaga, MD 

Assistant Dean 

Office of Medical Student Affairs & Simulation 

(323) 563.4807 

peregrinaarciaga@cdrewu.edu 

Patricia Avila 

Admissions Coordinator 

Office of Medical Student Admissions 

(323) 563.4978 

patriciaavila@cdrewu.edu 

Lisa Barkley, MD, FAAFP, FASHM, FACSM 

Program Director, Family Medicine Residency 

(323) 357.3676 

lisabarkley@cdrewu.edu 

Tony Teran, MBA 

COM Director of Finance, Administration and Strategy 

323-563-9371 

anthonyteran@cdrewu.edu 

 
Office of the Dean, College of Medicine 
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science 
1731 E. 120th St. 
Los Angeles, CA 90059 
Ph; (323) 563-4991   
Fax: (323) 563-5918