Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is one of the one hundred thirty-eight private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a suburb, in Los Angeles.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 543 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 16 freshman students enrolled. Every year 25% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $13,872, and fees were $100. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $13,872 and $100 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students543 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
The Charles R. Drew University School of Nursing granted initial full accreditation by both the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The program is intended to train students to offer excellent patient care in a culturally sensitive manner.
The two year, six semester nursing curriculum is designed to equip students from non-nursing background to pursue a graduate degree in nursing.
Graduates from this program are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and the Clinical Nurse Leader certifying examination upon graduation from the program.
Admissions Requirements:
- Have a completed baccalaureate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university (or evidence of a U.S. equivalent baccalaureate degree based on a foreign credential evaluation)
- Recommended cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate study
- Hold a current RN license in the State of California and in the state you reside in (or show evidence of application for a California RN license) – for Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Tracks
- Completed prerequisites:
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- Anatomy with Lab
- Physiology with Lab
- Microbiology with Lab
- English Composition
- Sociology
- Speech
- Psychology
- Nutrition
- Statistics
Additional information on the program, admission requirements and application procedures can be had at the information sessions held on the dates posted on the official website of the college.
Students will be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and the Clinical Nurse Leader certifying examination upon graduation from the program
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Master's degree | 8 | 49 |
| Post-master's certificate | 7 | 12 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 06/30/1995 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 11/01/2011 - 06/11/2014 |
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 03/02/1998 - 04/24/2006 |
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 01/23/1990 - 03/02/1998 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 02/27/2012 - Current |
Admission
90%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1075 to 1208 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | $100 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $508/credit | |
| In State Students | $508/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $508/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $924/credit | |
| In State Students | $924/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $924/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $22,860 | $22,860 | $22,860 |
| ADN | 70 | $35,560 | $35,560 | $35,560 |
| BSN | 125 | $63,500 | $63,500 | $63,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $46,200 | $46,200 | $46,200 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
Student Population
139
Undergrads
404
Graduates
388
Women
155
Men
91%
Full-time
9%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Black/African American |
30% |
|
Hispanic |
28% |
|
Asian |
23% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
|
White |
7% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
More scholarships
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
