Western New England University

Courses

67

Faculty

25

Applications (Fall 2024)

214

Est. Class Size

53

Tuition, full 4-year program

$176,720

Program Description

The Western New England University Doctor of Pharmacy program prepares entry-level practitioners to provide pharmacy care to an increasingly diverse patient population in a variety of practice environments. The program fosters critical thinking skills, embraces professionalism, and instills a commitment to life-long learning, community service, and leadership.

The WNE Doctor of Pharmacy program is a four year, 148 credit curriculum that includes both classroom instruction and hands-on (experiential) learning. With an incoming class size of 75, our low student-faculty ratio ensures students receive individualized attention. In the classroom, students engage in discussion and learn through integration and application of pharmaceutical, clinical and administrative sciences. Introductory pharmacy practice experiences and advanced pharmacy practice experiences provide a framework for learners to integrate classroom skills in a supervised environment early in the program and practice the skills in a more independent manner during the final year as they evolve into independent practitioners.

Visit our web pages for additional information:

http://www.wne.edu/pharmacy

PharmD Program Highlights

• ●Private Institution
• —No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• ●$750 deposit to hold acceptance
• ✓Conducts interviews of applicants
• ●Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• ✓Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
• ✓Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• —Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, Massachusetts 01119

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Acceptance Rate for Western New England University

23%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 23%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Western New England 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: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available; science courses without labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available; non-science courses: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available.

Completion timing: The number of credits listed for each prerequisite course is recommended. All prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to our mandatory orientation in August.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Recommended But Not Required: Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Science)

Accepted: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Supervisor

Not Accepted: Family Member, Friend

Committee letters: Conditionally accepted (counts as more than one: No)

Two letters of reference are required, but additional recommendations up to four will be considered. It is preferred that one letter be from a professor, preferably from within a science discipline.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer

Online interview option: Yes

Most interviews are conducted online with in-person interviews available upon request. Online interviews are conducted via Zoom and will take approximately one hour to complete. Each applicant will Interview with a faculty member and/or alumni.

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: October 1, 2026
If WNE is one of your top choices, you should consider applying by the priority deadline. Applicants who meet the priority deadline will be interviewed and learn their admissions decision prior to the regular pool of applicants.
First day of classes: August 30, 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? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

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Additional Program Pathways

This school also offers the following PharmD entry routes and pathways (2027 application cycle):

• ●Western New England University – Distance Program (4 years) — Other; online/distance; application deadline June 1, 2027
• ●Western New England University – Distance Program, Extended (6 years) — Other; online/distance; application deadline June 1, 2027

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 an original foreign transcript directly to the school
TOEFL required: No

Contact Information

Website: http://www.wne.edu/pharmacy

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