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Pharmacy schools

We track 110 programs awarding the PharmD across 46 states and provinces. The median cumulative GPA across these programs is 3.41 — 0.16 above the typical pharmacy applicant. Pharmacy programs require no admissions test, so prerequisite grades and experience carry the weight. Public programs charge a median $27,562 in state against $41,661 out of state.

3.41

Median cumulative GPA

0.16 above the typical applicant

None

Admissions test

No admissions test required

$27,562

Median in-state tuition, public programs

73

Median class size

Medians are worked out from the schools listed on this page that publish each number. Each school’s numbers say where they came from. How we source our numbers

Typical-applicant benchmark: We don't have a record of where this came from · How we source our numbers

The PCAT admissions test was retired in 2024 — most programs now require no admissions test. Prerequisite grades and pharmacy experience carry the most weight.

What this path asks for

Admissions test

No admissions test. The PCAT was discontinued in January 2024 and most schools are now test-free.

Where you apply

PharmCAS (AACP) — Cycle opens mid-July.

Accreditation

ACPE · ~140 accredited PharmD programs

Letters of recommendation

A pharmacist (PharmD) and a science professor.

Prerequisite coursework

No pharmacy program in our database publishes a structured prerequisite list. These are the courses the path generally expects.

  • Biology + labs
  • General Chemistry + labs
  • Organic Chemistry + labs
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Physics
  • Calculus
  • Statistics
  • English
  • Public Speaking / Communications

Public and private cost

60 public programs

$27,562

median in-state tuition

$41,661 out of state

50 private programs

$44,300

median tuition

Private programs charge one rate regardless of residency.

Pharmacy schools by state

All 110 pharmacy programs

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Data Accuracy & Source Disclosure: The statistics provided (including GPA and test score percentiles) are gathered from publicly available data, university class profiles, and educational reports. This data is provided for informational purposes only. White Coat World is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) or any specific health professional school. While we strive for 100% accuracy, admissions requirements are subject to change; users are encouraged to verify all critical data points with the respective institution's admissions office directly. Each number says where it came from; see How we source our numbers.