University of Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati Quick Facts

Program Description

The James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, located at the University of Cincinnati, is one of the oldest Colleges of Pharmacy in the United States. The College is located on the Academic Health Center Campus, along with the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health.
The nationally recognized Pharm.D. program at the University of Cincinnati engages students in a rigorous curriculum that includes didactic coursework and experiential learning that begins in the first professional year. Small class sizes allow students to learn from our expert faculty. Pharmaceutical Science faculty have successful research endeavors in such areas as drug metabolism, cancer, molecular pharmaceutics and neuropharmacology. Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Science faculty have active practices in the specialty areas of cardiology, family medicine, geriatrics, oncology and psychiatry and research interests in health and medication outcomes. Our students consistently score higher than the national average on the NAPLEX examination.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $500 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: 3255 Eden Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267

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Acceptance Rate for University of Cincinnati

39%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 39%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of Cincinnati graduates, by graduation year, compared with the 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: Students must complete all required courses with a C or better prior to matriculating into the PharmD program.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Recommended But Not Required: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor, Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Family Member, Friend, Politician

Committee letters: Recommended but not required (counts as more than one: No)

As part of your PharmCAS application, we require that you submit three letters of recommendation. We suggest that the letters come from your academic instructors, academic advisors, employers, and/or someone of your choosing. We will not accept letters of recommendation from politicians, friends, family members, co-workers or clergy.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

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

Interviews will be 30 minutes and are conducted by a faculty member and a pharmacist-preceptor. The interview day also includes an information session, student session and a tour of the Academic Health Center.

Applying

Deadline

April 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: November 2, 2026
First day of classes: August 23, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? Yes
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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Let Me Tell You – UC James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy

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, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes

Contact Information

Website: http://pharmacy.uc.edu/

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