University of Pittsburgh Quick Facts
| Duration: 4 Years | Est. Class Size: 120 | Application Deadline: 3/1/2027 |
Program Description
Chartered in 1878, Pitt Pharmacy is committed to providing a personalized education that maximizes skills and talents. Pitt Pharmacy provides many unique experiences that prepare students to launch a great career and to achieve their personal goals. Pitt Pharmacy accepts students with a variety of career expectations and educational experiences. Every effort is made to encourage and recruit students with diverse cultural, economic, and social backgrounds. When making decisions, the Admissions Committee considers evidence of sound scholarship, community involvement, leadership, and communication skills.
PharmD Program Highlights
- Public Institution
- No baccalaureate degree required
- Deposit required to hold acceptance
- Conducts interviews of applicants
- Three (3) letters of reference required
- Offers an Early Assurance program
- Part of an academic health center
Location
Location: 3501 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261
Interactive mapNAPLEX Pass Rates
First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of Pittsburgh graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.
| Graduation Year | First-Time Pass Rate | National Average |
| 2025 | 92.6% | 86.8% |
| 2024 | 84.3% | 75.9% |
| 2023 | 90.9% | 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 (In-State): | $34,762 | per year |
| Tuition (Out-State): | $39,968 | per year |
| Mandatory Fees: | $1,890 | 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: 3 | Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3 |
The PCAT exam has been discontinued; no standardized test score is required for admission.
Program Prerequisites
Total college semester hours required before matriculation: 62
Basic science semester hours required: 24
Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| General Biology I and II w/Labs | 8 |
| General Chemistry I and II w/Labs | 8 |
| Organic Chemistry I and II with Lab(s) | 8 |
| Calculus (Must be Analytic Geometry and Calculus) Business Calculus will not be accepted as a Calculus/Math requirement. | 3 |
| Statistics (Applied Statistics Methods or Basic Applied Statistics) | 3 |
| English Composition/Writing I and II | 6 |
| Humanities Electives: Africana; Classics; Communication; English; Film; Foreign Language; History of Art & Architecture; HIstory & Philosophy of Science; Linguistics; Music; Philosophy; Public Service; Religious; Arts. | 9 |
| Depts: Anthropology; Econ; Gender/Sexuality/Women’s Studies; Geography; History; Jewish Studies; Legal Studies; Poli Sci; Psych; Sociology; Urban Studies; and Neuroscience (Drugs and Behavior, Brain and Behavior) | 9 |
| Electives in Social Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Math, or Statistics. Note: Anatomy and Physiology and Biochemistry are part of the PharmD core curriculum; therefore, they are not eligible to be used as prerequisites. | 6 |
| Total | 60 |
Prerequisite Coursework Policies
Online coursework: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Not Applicable; non-science courses: Varies.
Pass/fail grades: Not accepted.
Completion timing: All required math and science courses must be completed by the end of the spring term of the year of entry in the professional program. All remaining courses should be completed by the end of spring term and must be completed prior to the fall term entry into the professional program.
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
Three (3) letters of recommendation are required.
Interview Information
Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Applying
Deadline
March 1, 2027
First day of classes: August 23, 2027
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? Yes
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? 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, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Foreign transcript policy: Do not send any foreign transcript documentation. School only considers U.S. credentials. If you have completed your course prerequisites at a foreign institution, you may be ineligible for admission to these particular pharmacy programs.
TOEFL required: No
Contact Information
Website: http://www.pharmacy.pitt.edu/
Social Profiles
| Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PittPharmacy/ | Instagram @pittpharmacy |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How expensive is University of Pittsburgh’s PharmD program?
Per the AACP’s 2022–23 survey, residents pay around $34,762 for the first year, while non-residents pay about $39,968.
Does University of Pittsburgh have a GPA requirement?
The published minimum is a 3.0 overall GPA, though stronger grades improve your odds considerably.
When is the application deadline for University of Pittsburgh?
For the 2026–27 cycle, University of Pittsburgh’s final PharmCAS deadline is March 1, 2027.
Do you need a bachelor’s degree to get into University of Pittsburgh?
No — University of Pittsburgh admits students who have completed the prerequisite coursework, with or without a bachelor’s degree. The PharmD itself takes four years.
How do University of Pittsburgh’s graduates do on the NAPLEX?
In 2025, the first-time NAPLEX pass rate was 92.6%, as reported by NABP.