Loma Linda University

Courses

77

Faculty

32

Applications (Fall 2024)

307

Est. Class Size

56

Tuition, full 4-year program

$198,000

Program Description

Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy (LLUSP) offers an academically rigorous four-year program leading to a PharmD degree. Our student body as well as faculty and staff are diverse both in ethnicity and religious background.

LLUSP is one of eight schools that comprise Loma Linda University, and is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is LLUSP policy to admit individuals who desire a faith-based education and demonstrate a commitment to Christian principles.

The Admissions Committee evaluates applicants based on a variety of criteria such as academic achievement, communication skills, pharmacy experience, involvement in extracurricular activities and a faith affiliation. We value experiences that demonstrate leadership and community service. While a strong aptitude in the biological and physical sciences is important; we also encourage a well-balanced academic background in humanities and social sciences.

The mission of the School of Pharmacy is to educate pharmacists within a Christian environment to become caring and competent health care professionals. A Loma Linda University pharmacist is someone for whom the pursuit of excellence is a way of life.

PharmD Program Highlights

• ●Private Institution
• —Baccalaureate Preferred
• ●$500 deposit to hold acceptance
• ✓Conducts interviews of applicants
• —Does not participate in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• ✓Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
• —Does not utilize the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• —Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: Shryock Hall, Room 106 Loma Linda, California 92350

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Acceptance Rate for Loma Linda University

26%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 26%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Loma Linda 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: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies.

Pass/fail grades: Not accepted.

Completion timing: One week prior to matriculating into the program on August 1, 2027.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Two (2) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.

Recommended But Not Required: Pharmacist, Professor (Science)

Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Supervisor, Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Family Member, Friend

Committee letters: Accepted (counts as more than one: Yes)

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer

Online interview option: Yes

Qualified students who are selected for interviews are contacted by the Admissions Office and instructed on how to self-schedule their interview. On the day of the interview, applicants will complete a short essay, be interviewed by two faculty members, and provided a tour of the School of Pharmacy.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
First day of classes: August 8, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
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? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

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 AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
TOEFL required: Yes
The TOEFL may be required if a student has completed the majority of their undergraduate work in a non-English speaking environment or if they are an international student whose native language is not English. Select code 8246 to report TOEFL scores directly to PharmCAS.

Contact Information

Website: https://pharmacy.llu.edu

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