Chicago State University

Chicago State University Quick Facts

Program Description

The mission of Chicago State University College of Pharmacy (CSU-COP) is the development of student and faculty scholars who will impact the health care needs of people in the region, state, and the nation. The College will provide a strong foundation in the knowledge, integration, and application of the biomedical, pharmaceutical, social/behavioral/administrative, and clinical sciences to transform students into practitioners who are committed to humanistic service, capable of providing patient-centered care, and innovative leaders in advancing the pharmacy profession. The College embraces the mission of the University to educate individuals from diverse backgrounds to enhance culturally competent care and reduce health care disparities.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• No Baccalaureate 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)
• Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: 9501 S King Drive, Douglas Hall Suite 3083 Chicago, Illinois 60628

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Acceptance Rate for Chicago State University

18%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 18%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Chicago State University 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

Requirements

GPA and Test Scores

Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Yes; non-science courses: Yes.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies.

Completion timing: While we prefer that prerequisite coursework be completed by the end of the spring semester prior to matriculation, summer coursework will also be accepted if necessary.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Two (2) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.

Required: Professor (Science)

Accepted: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Supervisor

Conditionally Accepted: Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Family Member, Friend, Politician, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math)

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

Two letters of reference on letterhead should be completed on the “Letters of Reference” form included in your PharmCAS application and submitted to PharmCAS. Applicants must adhere to the specified requirements regarding letters of reference criteria: One letter must be from a Science Professor that has taught the student or a pre-health advisor. It is preferred the second letter be from a pharmacist. However, any one of the following recommendations is also acceptable: science professor, another licensed health care professional, employer/supervisor or mentor.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes

Applicants are invited for interview via email. During the interview process, the student meets individually with a two to three-person interview team composed of school of pharmacy faculty, administrators and/or students. Applicants are evaluated on potential academic abilities, communication skills, readiness for and adaptability to the profession of pharmacy. Applicants will be notified via email by the School of Pharmacy of their status.

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: December 1, 2026
First day of classes: August 23, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
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, 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://www.csu.edu/collegeofpharmacy/

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