High Point University Quick Facts
| Duration: 4 Years | Courses: 65 | Faculty: 21 |
| Applications (Fall 2024): 179 | Acceptance Rate: 32% | Est. Class Size: 40 |
Program Description
High Point University’s Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy (FWSOP) (www.highpoint.edu/pharmacy) trains clinicians through our integrated curriculum that weaves foundational basic pharmaceutical science courses with applied courses and practical clinical experiences by combining classroom learning with real world application. Live patient portrayals begin in the first semester and include opportunities for three years of transformational patient relationships. Small class sizes provide more patient interactions, more research opportunities, and greater student support.
The FWSOP uses a holistic approach to evaluate applicants. More information about FWSOP’s admission factors, application process, and interview day can be found at http://www.highpoint.edu/pharmacy/admission-technical-standards www.highpoint.edu/pharmacy/admission-technical-standards and http://www.highpoint.edu/pharmacy/applicationprocess www.highpoint.edu/pharmacy/applicationprocess.
PharmD Program Highlights
- Private Institution
- No Baccalaureate Degree Required
- $250 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: One University Parkway High Point, North Carolina 27268
Interactive mapAcceptance Rate for High Point University
32%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 32%
NAPLEX Pass Rates
First-time NAPLEX pass rates for High Point University graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.
| Graduation Year | First-Time Pass Rate | National Average |
| 2025 | 73.5% | 86.8% |
| 2024 | 67.3% | 75.9% |
| 2023 | 73.2% | 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: | $45,968 | 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: No minimum | Minimum Prerequisite GPA: No minimum | Standardized Tests: Not required (PCAT discontinued) |
| Program Prerequisites | |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 65 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 28 |
| Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 98 |
Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester Hours |
| General Biology with lab | 4/6 |
| General Chemistry I with lab | 4/6 |
| General Chemistry II with lab | 4/6 |
| Organic Chemistry I with lab | 4/6 |
| Organic Chemistry II with lab | 4/6 |
| Microbiology with lab | 4/6 |
| Human Physiology with lab* [This requirement can be met with Anatomy and Physiology I and II or an A&P course if it covers the whole body and includes a lab.] | 4/6 |
| Calculus I or Intro to Statistics | 3/4 |
| Communication or Public Speaking | 3/4 |
| English I | 3/4 |
| English II | 3/4 |
| Humanities/Social Sciences | 6/8 |
| 16 | |
| Total | 62 |
Prerequisite Coursework Policies
Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses. All prerequisite coursework must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university.
Pass/fail grades: Not accepted.
Completion timing: This offer of admission is contingent upon the final documentation, successful completion and submission of all entrance forms, prerequisite courses and other programmatic requirements. All prerequisites must be completed prior to fall semester matriculation with a grade of C- or higher. Final Transcripts for prerequisites must be submitted to the registrar by October 31.
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
Two (2) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.
Accepted: Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor, Teaching Assistant
Not Accepted: Clergy, Family Member, Friend
Committee letters: Accepted (counts as more than one: No)
The High Point University School of Pharmacy recommends, but does not require, that one letter of reference be submitted by a pharmacist or other health care professional and another letter be written by a professor.
Interview Information
Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer
Online interview option: Yes
Your interview at High Point University’s Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy is an opportunity for you to explore our pharmacy program, meet our faculty and students, and gain a deeper understanding of what High Point University has to offer. Applicants will be provided an overview of our program, two individual interviews with faculty members as well as the opportunity to meet with pharmacy students to hear their perspective regarding the School of Pharmacy and HPU. Applicants will also be provided the opportunity to tour the School of Pharmacy and the HPU campus.
More about the interview process
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2027
First day of classes: August 16, 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? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Pharmacy School Tour Video
Welcome to High Point University
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
TOEFL score is required for international applicants who learned English as a foreign language unless the applicant earned a degree from a U.S. college or university.
Contact Information
Website: http://www.highpoint.edu/pharmacy/
Social Profiles
| Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HighPointU/ | Instagram @highpointu |
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of applicants does High Point University accept?
About 32% of applicants are admitted to High Point University’s PharmD program, in line with many competitive PharmD programs.
How expensive is High Point University’s PharmD program?
Expect roughly $45,968 in first-year tuition regardless of residency, per the AACP’s most recent survey.
What GPA do you need to get into High Point University?
High Point University does not publish a hard GPA minimum; applications are reviewed holistically, with prerequisite grades carrying the most weight.
What is High Point University’s PharmCAS deadline?
Applications for the 2026–27 cycle are due by June 1, 2027 through PharmCAS.
Is a bachelor’s degree required at High Point University?
No — High Point University admits students who have completed the prerequisite coursework, with or without a bachelor’s degree. The PharmD itself takes four years.
How do High Point University’s graduates do on the NAPLEX?
73.5% of High Point University’s first-time candidates passed the NAPLEX in 2025, per NABP data.
