Ferris State University

Ferris State University Quick Facts

Program Description

The College of Pharmacy has been recognized as an accredited institution by the Michigan Board of Pharmacy since 1893 and is the principle source of pharmacy practitioners for the State of Michigan.

Complete information on the pharmacy program can be found on our website at:

http://www.ferris.edu/colleges/pharmacy

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• No Baccalaureate Required
• $200 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• Letters of Reference are not required
• Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: 220 Ferris Drive, Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

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Acceptance Rate for Ferris State University

39%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 39%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Ferris 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

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: Grand Rapids, MI.

Requirements

GPA and Test Scores

Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses. Online college level courses must be taken from an accredited institution.

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.

Completion timing: Prior to the first day of classes, Fall 2027.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Letters of recommendation are not required.

No letters are required but are highly encouraged

Interview Information

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

Online interview option: Yes

Interviews may be offered in person on the Big Rapids/Grand Rapids campus or virtual.

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: January 4, 2027
First day of classes: August 30, 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
For more information visit: https://www.ferris.edu/international/admissions/englishpolicies.htm Form more information visit: https://www.ferris.edu/international/admissions/index.htm

Contact Information

Website: http://www.ferris.edu/colleges/pharmacy

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