Binghamton University – SUNY

Binghamton University – SUNY Quick Facts

Program Description

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences continues to build on Binghamton University’s long tradition of educational excellence at a great value. Binghamton is proud to be ranked among the elite public universities in the nation for challenging students academically, not financially – and the School of Pharmacy intends to be one of the top pharmacy schools in the nation. The school provides a high-quality and demanding education to aspiring pharmacists at low, in-state tuition or scholarship-supported out-of-state tuition, and the school’s quality is underscored by its small class sizes, excellent faculty, research opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.

Check out our website: https://www.binghamton.edu/pharmacy-and-pharmaceutical-sciences/

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $150 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)
• Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: PO Box 6000, Binghamton , New York 13902

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Acceptance Rate for Binghamton University – SUNY

20%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 20%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Binghamton University – SUNY 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: 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. On a case by case basis, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, pass/fail courses will be accepted.

Completion timing: All prerequisites courses must be completed prior to August 23, 2027.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Two (2) 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 (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor

Accepted: Co-Worker, Professor (Liberal Arts), Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Clergy, Family Member, Friend, Politician

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

Binghamton University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences requires two letters of reference, but will accept up to four letters of reference.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes

Binghamton University’s interview process is designed to be a mutual selection process, where applicants can assess their compatibility with the School and the School is able to assess the student’s skills and abilities. Applicants are assessed on their motivations for becoming a pharmacist, understanding of the pharmacy profession, potential to be a caring health care professional, ability to work effectively with other individuals and patients, communication skills, writing skills, leadership ability, and critical thinking/problem-solving skills. The interview consists of a tour, two individual faculty interviews, a writing sample, and an opportunity to meet with current students. Virtual interviews follow a similar schedule of events.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
First day of classes: August 24, 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? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

Pharmacy School Tour Video

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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
TOEFL required: Yes
International students must have Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores if native language is not English and they have not attended a US college or university for two years.

Contact Information

Website: https://www.binghamton.edu/pharmacy
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