Harding University

Courses

64

Faculty

32

Applications (Fall 2024)

68

Est. Class Size

43

Tuition, full 3-4-year program

$156,400

Program Description

Harding University College of Pharmacy offers a four-year program of study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The four-year program consists of three years comprised of a combination of didactic instruction and early pharmacy practice experiences followed by a fourth year comprised entirely of advanced pharmacy practice experiences. There is an emphasis on the integration of faith, learning and living, the development of Christian scholarship, the promotion of Christian ethics, and the promotion of citizenship within a global perspective through participation in mission efforts.

Once admitted to Harding University College of Pharmacy, students will benefit from the close ties the University has already forged with public and private institutions throughout the world. As an example, students will have the opportunity to gain clinical education at a medical mission point in Namwianga, Kolomo, Zambia. Students will have the option to participate in medical relief efforts in Haiti, Honduras, Guatemala, Cameroon, and Ghana. Students will also benefit from interactions with those in Harding’s other health sciences programs including nursing, physical therapy, and physician assistant students. Interprofessional education will be utilized as much as possible in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum.

PharmD Program Highlights

• ●Private Institution
• —No Baccalaureate Required
• ●$200 deposit to hold acceptance
• ✓Conducts interviews of applicants
• ●Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• ✓Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
• ✓Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• —Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: HU Box 12230 Searcy, Arkansas 72149-5615

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Acceptance Rate for Harding University

40%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 40%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Harding University graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.

This school National average

Source: NABP, NAPLEX Passing Rates for 2023–2025 Graduates (March 2026). First-attempt pass rates. National average covers all graduates of ACPE-accredited programs.

Tuition

First professional year, 2022–23 academic year (most recent AACP tuition survey); later years may differ — confirm current rates with the school.

Requirements

GPA and Test Scores

Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies.

Completion timing: Students may complete remaining prerequisite courses during the spring prior to enrollment.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Three (3) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.

Recommended But Not Required: Faculty Advisor, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area)

Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Professor (Science), Supervisor

Not Accepted: Family Member, Friend

Committee letters: Recommended but not required (counts as more than one: Yes)

Applicants must have three letters of recommendation sent directly to PharmCAS. These letters should focus on the applicant’s academic and professional abilities. Having at least one reference from a pharmacist is highly recommended.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Online interview option: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis

On interview day, you will meet with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, the Assistant Dean of Admissions and other Harding University representatives, as well as members of our student body. In addition to your interview with the College of Pharmacy faculty, there will be an overview of the Pharmacy program and a tour of the College.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

May 3, 2027
First day of classes: June 7, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? Recommended, but not required
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Not Required
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

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International Applicants

Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens considered: Yes
Applications accepted from: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes
International students who are non-native English speaking must send TOEFL scores to PharmCAS. The TOEFL is not required if an applicant completes a B.A. or B.S. degree within the United States.

Contact Information

Website: http://www.harding.edu/pharmacy/

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