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80.5%Acceptance
$18,933Tuition
233Students
50%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$83,438Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$18,933
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,933
Average Net Price
$27,789
Students Receiving Financial Aid
31.3%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$27,900
Books & Supplies
$938
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,750
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$199/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
46.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
68.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
31.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $30,176
$30,001 – $48,000 $25,714
$48,001 – $75,000 $29,238

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Cost Overview

Families across income levels pay surprisingly similar amounts at this historically black health sciences university. Net costs range from $25,714 for middle-income families to $30,176 for the lowest earners. Over four years, expect to pay between $103,000 and $121,000 total. The $18,933 tuition applies equally to all students regardless of state residency.

Most graduates emerge with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $18,750 translates to monthly payments around $199. New graduates earning $60,316 can comfortably handle these payments. Only 31% of students receive federal financial aid, reflecting the specialized nature of this medical training institution.

Students from underrepresented backgrounds get the strongest value proposition here. With 34% Black and 21% Hispanic enrollment, Charles Drew provides pathways into healthcare careers for communities historically excluded from medicine. The 4:1 student-faculty ratio ensures intensive mentoring that larger institutions cannot match.

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