- Courses
- 72
- Faculty
- 36
- Applications (Fall 2024)
- 98
- Est. Class Size
- 56
- Tuition, full 4-year program
- $91,656
Program Description
As Idaho’s College of Pharmacy we serve all citizens of the state and are a national leader in telepharmacy services. The primary degree offered by the College is the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) that prepares students to become pharmacists. In addition, the college offers a Masters and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Pharm.D. degree is delivered synchronously in Pocatello and Meridian, Idaho and Anchorage, Alaska.
We are fully accredited by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education through 2025.
The ISU College of Pharmacy trains caring and collaborative pharmacists and scholars while valuing integrity, access, inclusiveness, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and accountability. Our student outreach programs win national and regional awards and our NAPLEX pass rate remains highly competitive.
See why Idaho State University College of Pharmacy should be your first choice for pharmacy education!
Discover more about the College of Pharmacy and admission into our PharmD program at: https://isu.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/pharmd-program/
PharmD Program Highlights
- Public 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: 921 South 5th Avenue, Mail Stop 8288, Pocatello, Idaho 83204-8288
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Interactive mapAcceptance Rate for Idaho State University – Pocatello and Meridian, ID
65%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 65%
NAPLEX Pass Rates
First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Idaho State University – Pocatello and Meridian, ID graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average. Rates are reported by NABP at the institution level and cover all campuses and pathways.
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
| Tuition (In-State): | $20,368 | per year |
| Tuition (Out-State): | $43,019 | per year |
| Mandatory Fees: | $10 | per year |
First professional year, 2022–23 academic year (most recent AACP tuition survey); later years may differ — confirm current rates with the school. Branch campus locations: Meridian, ID
Anchorage, AK. Rates are reported by AACP at the institution level.
Requirements
GPA and Test Scores
| Minimum GPA: No minimum | Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.5 | Standardized Tests: Not required (PCAT discontinued) |
| Program Prerequisites | |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 72 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 47 |
| Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 108 |
Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester Hours |
| General Biology I with lab | 4/6 |
| General Chemistry I with lab | 4/6 |
| General Chemistry II with lab | 4/6 |
| Intro to Statistics | 3/4.5 |
| Brief or Applied Calculus | 3/4.5 |
| Organic Chemistry I with lab | 4/6 |
| Organic Chemistry II with lab | 4/6 |
| Biochemistry | 3/4.5 |
| General Physics I no lab required or Biophysics | 3/4.5 |
| General Microbiology with lab | 4/6 |
| Economics (Macro or Micro) | 3/4.5 |
| Anatomy and Physiology I & II with labs OR Human Anatomy with Lab and Human Physiology with Lab | 8/12 |
| ISU General Education Courses: https://coursecat.isu.edu/undergraduate/academicinformation/generaleducation/ | 25/38 |
| Total | 72 |
Prerequisite Coursework Policies
Online coursework: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Yes.
Pass/fail grades: Not accepted.
Completion timing: All pre-pharmacy requirements must be completed by the end of the spring term of the year you apply, with the exception of biochemistry. Biochemistry may be completed in the early summer session prior to beginning the PharmD curriculum.
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
Two (2) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.
Recommended But Not Required: Pharmacist, Professor (Any Subject Area)
Accepted: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor, Teaching Assistant
Conditionally Accepted: Co-Worker
Not Accepted: Clergy, Family Member, Friend, Politician
Committee letters: Not Accepted
Two letters of reference are required. It is preferred that one of the two be from a U.S. licensed pharmacist. Both letters must be from individuals who have supervised the applicant in a work or academic setting.
Interview Information
Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Online interview option: Yes
The admission interview consists of several components: group interviews with current PharmD students and multiple interview components with College of Pharmacy faculty. This process is live and interactive and provides applicants with the opportunity to demonstrate communication and analytical abilities and to learn more about the PharmD program at Idaho State University by interacting with current PharmD students and faculty.
More about the interview process
Applying
Deadline
April 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: December 1, 2026
First day of classes: August 23, 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? Preferred
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? Yes
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International Applicants
Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens considered: Yes
Applications accepted from: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, 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
TOEFL or IELTS International applicants will be required to meet the admission requirements of Idaho State University for English proficiency. The details are available: http://coursecat.isu.edu/undergraduate/internationaladmissions
Contact Information
Website: https://isu.edu/pharmacy/
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Common Questions About Idaho State University (Pocatello and Meridian)
What is the acceptance rate at Idaho State University (Pocatello and Meridian)?
Idaho State accepts roughly 65% of PharmD applicants, so qualified applicants have a reasonable path in.
How expensive is Idaho State’s PharmD program?
First-year tuition is about $20,368 for in-state students and $43,019 for out-of-state students (2022–23 AACP survey), before fees.
Does Idaho State have a GPA requirement?
Idaho State does not publish an overall GPA floor, but requires at least a 2.5 in prerequisite coursework.
What is Idaho State’s PharmCAS deadline?
Applications for the 2026–27 cycle are due by April 1, 2027 through PharmCAS. A priority deadline of December 1, 2026 offers earlier review.
Do you need a bachelor’s degree to get into Idaho State?
Idaho State prefers applicants with a bachelor’s degree, but strong candidates can be admitted with prerequisites alone. The PharmD itself takes four years.
What is Idaho State’s NAPLEX pass rate?
97.9% of Idaho State’s first-time candidates passed the NAPLEX in 2025 (reported at the institution level across its campuses), per NABP data.