Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Courses

70

Faculty

29

Applications (Fall 2024)

157

Est. Class Size

84

Tuition, full 4-year program

$103,774

Program Description

The full-time 4-year Pharm.D. program consists of a 3-year didactic curriculum followed by 3 semesters of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE). During the didactic portion of the curriculum, students will participate in Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences each semester. The program must be followed as prescribed and students cannot enroll part-time. Classes will be held in the fall and spring semesters only except during the APPE experiences.

During a five-week APPE ImPaCT rotation, the student has dedicated time to work on a scholarly project.  This project is defined as an independent, pharmacy-related research endeavor that follows the established guidelines for a research paper. Students are expected to develop the idea, search the literature for background information, collect data, analyze the data and form an appropriate conclusion based on the results. A final paper and poster or platform presentation are presented in a public forum at the annual School of Pharmacy ImPaCT Poster and Presentation Day the week before spring final exams.

PharmD Program Highlights

• ●Public Institution
• —Baccalaureate Degree Not Required
• ●$500 deposit to hold acceptance
• ✓Conducts interviews of applicants
• ●Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• ✓Minimum Two (2) 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: 200 University Park Drive, Suite 220, Edwardsville, Illinois 62025

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Acceptance Rate for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 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. Online courses, while allowable, can only be considered for Prerequisite coursework if completed through accredited, college credit-bearing institutions of higher education. We encourage applicants to inquire with the Office of Professional and Student Affairs to ensure transferability.

Pass/fail grades: Accepted for all prerequisite courses.

Completion timing: It is recommended that applicants have all prerequisite courses completed no later than the spring term preceding the intended start date. If it becomes necessary for an applicant to complete any prerequisite courses during the summer preceding fall admission, prior approval from the SOP Office of Professional & Student Affairs will be required by contacting [email protected].

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Recommended But Not Required: Employer, Pharmacist, Professor (Science), Supervisor

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

Not Accepted: Family Member

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

If the Committee Letter or Composite Letter includes the original letters or evaluations used when writing said letters, they can be counted as more than one evaluation.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes

Applicants will be notified regarding their selection for an interview as their application is completed, and then reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Interviews are held on a monthly basis from September through June. Should the applicant be invited for an interview, a one-page resume will be requested by a prescribed deadline. On the day of the interview, students will complete a writing assessment, meet with current pharmacy students, faculty/staff, and alumni. A tour of the campus and professional headshots are included. More information can be found on our website, https://www.siue.edu/pharmacy/admission/admission-criteria.shtml.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: January 4, 2027
First day of classes: August 9, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
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: No

Contact Information

Website: http://www.siue.edu/pharmacy/admission/index.shtml

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