Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
| Motto | A Private University with a Public Mission |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1966 |
Academic affiliation | WASC |
| President | David M. Carlisle |
| Students | 543 (Fall 2017) |
| Location | , United States |
| Campus | Urban 11 acres (4.5 ha) |
| Website | www |
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private university in Willowbrook, California, focused on health sciences. It was founded in 1966 in response to inadequate medical access within the Watts region of Los Angeles, California. The university is named in honor of Charles R. Drew. The university is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.