- Courses
- 65
- Faculty
- 75
- Applications (Fall 2024)
- 480
- Est. Class Size
- 120
- Tuition, full 4-year program
- $95,814
Program Description
Program Information: https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/ https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/
General Information: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy was founded in 1893 and is currently the number three ranked pharmacy program by U.S. News and World Report. Located in the heart of Austin, Texas, the UT-Austin College of Pharmacy has a joint program with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The college provides education and training to more than 500 professional students and approximately 130 graduate students, post-graduate residents, and post-graduate fellows. We offer clinical education sites throughout Texas in the Austin/Temple/Waco area, Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, and Galveston.
Student pharmacists are trained to deliver patient-centered care in an interprofessional collaborative practice environment alongside with medical, nursing, social work and other interprofessional student groups throughout the Pharm.D. program. Graduates enter residency at a rate above the national average, and at the highest rate of all Texas Colleges/Schools of Pharmacy. An Honors Research Program and Pharm.D./Ph.D. track are available for students interested in research careers.
Vision/Mission: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy strives to be the leading College of Pharmacy for innovative interdisciplinary education, research, and service, revolutionizing patient care and health outcomes in Texas and the world. The college provides exemplary education, training, research, and professional development for Pharm.D. students, graduate students, and postgraduates in the pharmaceutical sciences; to advance discovery, innovation, and patient care; and to provide service to the university, professional and scientific communities, and society.
PharmD Program Highlights
- Public Institution
- No Baccalaureate Degree Required
- $200 deposit to hold acceptance
- Conducts interviews of applicants
- Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
- Minimum Three (3) 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: 2409 University Ave. PHR 5.112, Mail Code A1900, Austin, Texas 78712
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Interactive mapAcceptance Rate for University of Texas at Austin
31%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 31%
NAPLEX Pass Rates
First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of Texas at Austin 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
| Tuition (In-State): | $21,548 | per year |
| Tuition (Out-State): | $49,240 | 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: San Antonio, TX
Edinburg, TX.
Requirements
GPA and Test Scores
| Minimum GPA: 2 | Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2 | Standardized Tests: Not required (PCAT discontinued) |
| Program Prerequisites | |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 41 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 29 |
| Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 65 |
Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester Hours |
| General Biology I (cellular & molecular) for science majors (lecture only)- PREREQUISITE | 3/5 |
| General Biology II (structure & function) for science majors (lecture only)- PREREQUISITE | 3/5 |
| Microbiology with LAB geared to pre-pharmacy and pre-medicine- PREREQUISITE | 4/6 |
| Physiology (lecture only)- (Anatomy and A&P I will fulfill this requirement this application cycle)- PREREQUISITE | 3/5 |
| General Chemistry I with LAB for science majors- PREREQUISITE | 4/6 |
| General Chemistry II with LAB for science majors- PREREQUISITE | 4/6 |
| Organic Chemistry I with LAB for science majors- PREREQUISITE | 4/6 |
| Organic Chemistry II with LAB for science majors- PREREQUISITE | 4/6 |
| Physics with lab- (non calculus or calculus-based physics is acceptable)- PREREQUISITE | 4/6 |
| Calculus I- (Business Calculus is NOT acceptable)- PREREQUISITE | 3/5 |
| Statistics (a wide variety of statistic courses in mathematics, psychology, and sociology are acceptable)- PREREQUISITE | 3/5 |
| Composition (Writing)- Composition I will fulfill this requirement- PREREQUISITE | 3/5 |
| Course that falls under the “Humanities” umbrella at your institution; if you are matriculating without a bachelor’s degree, we highly recommend taking an English or British Literature course to fulfill both the PREREQUISITE & Core requirement | 3/5 |
| Social & Behavioral Science- university CORE course requirement for graduation | 3/5 |
| Intensive Writing/Composition II- university CORE course requirement for graduation | 3/5 |
| Humanities- university CORE course requirement for graduation; if you are matriculating without a bachelor’s degree, we highly recommend taking an English or British Literature course to fulfill both the CORE & Prerequisite requirements | 3/5 |
| Visual & Performing Arts – university CORE course requirement for graduation | 3/5 |
| United States History I & II- university CORE course requirements for graduation | 6/9 |
| American Government- university CORE course requirements for graduation (One of the courses should contain Texas government/constitution content)* | 6/9 |
| Signature Course (First Year or Upper Classman)- university CORE course requirement for graduation (This course is unique to UT Austin)** | 3/5 |
| Total | 72 |
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: Pre-pharmacy prerequisites (chemistry, biological sciences, microbiology, physics, math, statistics, English composition/writing, and humanities) must be completed by the end of summer session II 2027 prior to matriculation. https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/degrees-programs/admissions/plan
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
Three (3) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.
Recommended But Not Required: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor
Accepted: Co-Worker, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Teaching Assistant
Not Accepted: Clergy, Family Member, Friend, Politician
Committee letters: Accepted (counts as more than one: No)
Letters of reference from pharmacist supervisors, employer supervisors, and/or math or science professors are strongly encouraged. Letters of reference should be from individuals who know the applicant really well on a professional and/or academic level and can provide supporting content to their character and/or qualifications. NOTE: Letters can NOT be from friends or family members.
Interview Information
Interview Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Online interview option: Yes
Interviewees will participate in a Pre-Interview Group Collaboration hour (1-hour) on a weekday prior to their weekend MMI Interview day. Interviewees will then participate in MMI interviews which will include a showcase presentation (2.5-hours) highlighting the unique qualities of UT Austin College of Pharmacy. Interview dates and additional details will be soon provided on our institutional website.
More about the interview process
Applying
Deadline
February 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: October 1, 2026
First day of classes: August 23, 2027
Application fee: $100
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? 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
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: Yes
Contact Information
Website: http://sites.utexas.edu/pharmacy-admissions/
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Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is it to get into University of Texas at Austin?
About 31% of applicants are admitted to University of Texas at Austin’s PharmD program, in line with many competitive PharmD programs.
How expensive is University of Texas at Austin’s PharmD program?
First-year tuition is about $21,548 for in-state students and $49,240 for out-of-state students (2022–23 AACP survey), before fees.
Does University of Texas at Austin have a GPA requirement?
University of Texas at Austin requires a minimum overall GPA of 2.0. Admitted students typically exceed the floor, so treat it as a baseline rather than a target.
When is the application deadline for University of Texas at Austin?
Applications for the 2026–27 cycle are due by February 1, 2027 through PharmCAS. A priority deadline of October 1, 2026 offers earlier review.
Do you need a bachelor’s degree to get into University of Texas at Austin?
A bachelor’s degree is not required; finishing the prerequisites is what counts at University of Texas at Austin. The PharmD itself takes four years.
How do University of Texas at Austin’s graduates do on the NAPLEX?
89.6% of University of Texas at Austin’s first-time candidates passed the NAPLEX in 2025, per NABP data.