University of the Incarnate Word Quick Facts
| Duration: 4 Years | Courses: 72 | Faculty: 39 |
| Applications (Fall 2024): 213 | Acceptance Rate: 24% | Est. Class Size: 89 |
Program Description
The Feik School of Pharmacy is dedicated to delivery of superior care and enhancement of quality of life for all citizens through the development of highly trained, culturally-competent, caring pharmacists. The goal of the program is to provide San Antonio and South Texas with a greater number of trained, professional pharmacists to meet the population’s health care needs. Our curriculum is focused on training pharmacists to practice in varied multilingual and multicultural settings using evidence-based therapeutic and managerial principles. We emphasize the use of technological advancements to optimize medication therapy and patient outcomes in a compassionate, legal, and ethical manner.
With a strong emphasis on community involvement, patient advocacy, and counseling for underserved populations, the curriculum provides opportunities to the student to become conversant in medical Spanish. Coupled with the diversity of the basic educational requirements, the curriculum satisfies the goal of producing a graduate whose personal ethics and professional skills allow for full participation and prosperity in the medical community.
PharmD Program Highlights
- Private Institution
- Baccalaureate Degree Preferred
- $600 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: 4301 Broadway CPO #99, San Antonio, Texas 78209
Interactive mapAcceptance Rate for University of the Incarnate Word
24%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 24%
NAPLEX Pass Rates
First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of the Incarnate Word graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.
| Graduation Year | First-Time Pass Rate | National Average |
| 2025 | 97.0% | 86.8% |
| 2024 | 75.0% | 75.9% |
| 2023 | 85.2% | 76.4% |
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: | $39,850 | per year |
| Mandatory Fees: | $705 | per year |
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
| Minimum GPA: 2.5 | 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: | 42 |
Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester Hours |
| General Chemistry I | 3 |
| General Chemistry I lab | 1 |
| General Chemistry II | 3 |
| General Chemistry II lab | 1 |
| Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry I lab | 1 |
| Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry II lab | 1 |
| Physics I | 3 |
| Physics I lab | 1 |
| Calculus | 3 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| General Biology II | 3 |
| General Biology II lab | 1 |
| Microbiology | 3 |
| Microbiology lab | 1 |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I lab | 1 |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II lab | 1 |
| English Composition I | 3 |
| English Composition II | 3 |
| Literature | 3 |
| Fine Arts (any) | 3 |
| Philosophy (any) | 3 |
| History (any) | 3 |
| Social Science (any) | 3 |
| Public Speaking | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 68 |
Prerequisite Coursework Policies
Online coursework: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Yes; non-science courses: Yes. Prior to enrolling in an online lab, please contact the School.
Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies.
Completion timing: By end of Summer 1, prior to enrollment
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
Two (2) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.
Recommended But Not Required: Employer, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor
Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Faculty Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Teaching Assistant
Conditionally Accepted: Friend, Politician
Not Accepted: Family Member
Committee letters: Accepted (counts as more than one: No)
Interview Information
Interview Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Online interview option: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
The following activities occur on Internview Day: 1) Multiple Mini Interview 2) Critical Thinking Skills Assessment (online – 1 hour exam) 3) Spontaneous Writing Sample (30 minutes) 4) Tour of the facilities by current students 5) Student question and answer session 6) Interaction with faculty and the Dean
More about the interview process
Applying
Deadline
February 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: October 1, 2026
All applicants who submit prior to our priority deadline and meet our minimum GPA requirements are guaranteed an interview.
First day of classes: August 16, 2027
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
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? 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 AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
TOEFL required: No
Contact Information
Website: https://pharmacy.uiw.edu/
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Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is it to get into University of the Incarnate Word?
About 24% of applicants are admitted to University of the Incarnate Word’s PharmD program, in line with many competitive PharmD programs.
What is the tuition at University of the Incarnate Word?
Expect roughly $39,850 in first-year tuition regardless of residency, per the AACP’s most recent survey.
What GPA do you need to get into University of the Incarnate Word?
University of the Incarnate Word requires a minimum overall GPA of 2.5. Admitted students typically exceed the floor, so treat it as a baseline rather than a target.
When is the application deadline for University of the Incarnate Word?
For the 2026–27 cycle, University of the Incarnate Word’s final PharmCAS deadline is February 1, 2027. A priority deadline of October 1, 2026 offers earlier review.
Is a bachelor’s degree required at University of the Incarnate Word?
University of the Incarnate Word prefers applicants with a bachelor’s degree, but strong candidates can be admitted with prerequisites alone. The PharmD itself takes four years.
What is University of the Incarnate Word’s NAPLEX pass rate?
In 2025, the first-time NAPLEX pass rate was 97.0%, as reported by NABP.