Long Island University Quick Facts
| Duration: 4 Years | Courses: 69 | Faculty: 58 |
| Applications (Fall 2024): 353 | Acceptance Rate: 36% | Est. Class Size: 118 |
Program Description
Entering its twelfth decade of providing access to the American dream through excellence in higher education, Long Island University (LIU) is a multicampus, diverse, doctoral institution. One of the largest and most comprehensive private nonsectarian universities in the country, it offers more than 600 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs and certificates and educates more than 18,000 students.
The Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was founded in 1886 and is the oldest unit of LIU. Located on the Brooklyn Campus, the College of Pharmacy educates students in the heart of the largest metropolitan area in the country. There are nearly 800 full-time professional students and approximately 250 graduate students enrolled each year.
The professional segment of the Doctor of Pharmacy program consists of six semesters of didactic and early experiential coursework and an extramural year of advanced practice experiences, which students complete in hospital, community, and other pharmacy practice settings. The professional program provides the specialized education necessary to develop expertise in the ever-broadening field of pharmacy and prepares the student for professional licensure examinations.
For additional information please visit the college website: http://www.liu.edu/pharmacy
PharmD Program Highlights
- Private Institution
- No Baccalaureate Degree Required
- $500 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: 75 Dekalb Avenue L-130, Brooklyn, New York 11201
Interactive mapAcceptance Rate for Long Island University
36%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 36%
NAPLEX Pass Rates
First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Long Island University graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.
| Graduation Year | First-Time Pass Rate | National Average |
| 2025 | 78.1% | 86.8% |
| 2024 | 61.7% | 75.9% |
| 2023 | 65.3% | 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: | $45,740 | per year |
| Mandatory Fees: | $2,184 | 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: | 69 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 40 |
Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester Hours |
| General Biology 1 (LIU Brooklyn – BIO 120) | 3 |
| General Biology 1 Lab (LIU Brooklyn – BIO120L) | 1 |
| General Biology 2 (LIU Brooklyn – BIO 122) | 3 |
| General Biology 2 Lab (LIU Brooklyn – BIO 122L) | 1 |
| General Chemistry 1 (LIU Brooklyn – CHM 103) | 3 |
| General Chemistry 1 Lab (LIU Brooklyn – CHM 103L) | 1 |
| General Chemistry 2 (LIU Brooklyn – CHM 104) | 3 |
| General Chemistry 2 Lab (LIU Brooklyn – CHM104L) | 1 |
| Organic Chemistry 1 (LIU Brooklyn – CHM 221) | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (LIU Brooklyn – CHM221L) | 1 |
| Organic Chemistry 2 (LIU Brooklyn – CHM 222) | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry 2 Lab (LIU Brooklyn – CHM222L) | 1 |
| Anatomy and Physiology 1 (LIU Brooklyn – BIO 237) | 3 |
| Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab (LIU Brooklyn – BIO237L) | 1 |
| Anatomy and Physiology 2 (LIU Brooklyn – BIO 238) | 3 |
| Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab (LIU Brooklyn – 238L) | 1 |
| Microbiology (LIU Brooklyn – BIO 205) | 3 |
| Microbiology Lab (LIU Brooklyn – 205L) | 1 |
| Physics for Pharmacy (LIU Brooklyn – PHY 127) *General physics will satisfy this requirement | 3 |
| Physics for Pharmacy Lab (LIU Brooklyn – PHY 127L) *General physics lab will satisfy this requirement | 1 |
| Calculus 1 (LIU Brooklyn – MTH 140) | 4 |
| Introductory Statistics (LIU Brooklyn – MTH 100) | 3 |
| English Composition (LIU Brooklyn – ENG 110) | 3 |
| English Literature (LIU Brooklyn – ENG 111, 112-115) | 3 |
| Writing in the Sciences (LIU Brooklyn – ENG 178) *For non-LIU applicants – a second English composition or writing intensive course will satisfy this requirement | 3 |
| Oral Communication (LIU Brooklyn – SPE 100) | 3 |
| Introduction to Psychology (LIU Brooklyn – PSY 103) | 3 |
| Introduction to Economics – Macro or Micro (LIU Brooklyn ECO 101 or 102) | 3 |
| Perspectives in World History (LIU Brooklyn – HIS 101 or 102) OR Philosophical Explorations (LIU Brooklyn – PHI 100) | 3 |
| Pharmacy Orientation Seminar (LIU Brooklyn – PHM 1) *LIU students only | 0 |
| Total | 68 |
Prerequisite Coursework Policies
Online coursework: science courses with labs: Yes; science courses without labs: Not Applicable; non-science courses: Yes. Please contact the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Admissions regarding any questions you may have regarding online courses.
Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies. Please contact the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Admissions regarding any questions you may have regarding Pass/Fail courses.
Completion timing: Applicants must complete all required course prerequisites by the end of the Summer 2027 term prior to enrolling in the Pharm.D. degree program in the Fall 2027 term.
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
Two (2) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.
Accepted: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor
Two letters of reference are required. These letters may be from an employer, professor, supervisor of a community service project, etc.; however, they may not come from a family member, teaching assistant, co-worker, or friend.
Interview Information
Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Online interview option: Yes
Interviews are conducted daily from July- June, with additional interviews as needed. The interview is required and the most competitive applicants are invited for interview. At the time of review of the applications, the committee will decide to invite the candidate for an interview, place the candidate on hold for further review, or reject the applicant.
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2027
First day of classes: September 1, 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, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes
Proof of English proficiency is required for applicants whose native language is not English. The TOEFL PBT / iBT or IELTS will be considered.
Contact Information
Website: http://www.liu.edu/pharmacy
Social Profiles
| Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LIUAMSCOPharmacy/ | Instagram @liu_pharmacy |
Common Questions About Long Island University
What percentage of applicants does Long Island University accept?
Long Island University accepts roughly 36% of PharmD applicants, in line with many competitive PharmD programs.
What is the tuition at Long Island University?
Expect roughly $45,740 in first-year tuition regardless of residency, per the AACP’s most recent survey.
What is the minimum GPA for Long Island University?
Long Island University does not publish a hard GPA minimum; applications are reviewed holistically, with prerequisite grades carrying the most weight.
What is Long Island 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 Long Island University?
A bachelor’s degree is not required; finishing the prerequisites is what counts at Long Island University. The PharmD itself takes four years.
What is Long Island University’s NAPLEX pass rate?
In 2025, the first-time NAPLEX pass rate was 78.1%, as reported by NABP.