Mercer University

Courses

66

Faculty

44

Applications (Fall 2024)

267

Est. Class Size

87

Tuition, full 0-67-year program

$160,348

Program Description

Mercer University’s College of Pharmacy is recognized nationally for its outstanding contributions in the areas of patient care, teaching, service, and research. The College is located on Mercer’s Graduate and Professional Campus in Atlanta, Georgia. The College attracts students from throughout the nation, as well as from countries around the world.

The College also offers a PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and 4 combined degree programs: PharmD/MPH, PharmD/MBA, PharmD/MSHI, and PharmD/PhD. A variety of research and networking opportunities are provided to all students and unique programs include an Entrepreneurship Track, an International Pharmacy Program, Global Medical Missions, an Advanced Clinical Track, and an Indian Health Service experience.

Mercer prepares graduates to effectively improve healthcare through excellence in patient-centered care and research. Caring and responsive faculty and administrators provide an environment that fosters innovation, creativity, the pursuit of intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Please visit the College of Pharmacy’s website at: http://pharmacy.mercer.edu for additional details.

PharmD Program Highlights

• ●Private Institution
• —No Baccalaureate Required
• ●$750 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: 3001 Mercer University Dr, PAC-121, Atlanta, Georgia 30341

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Acceptance Rate for Mercer University

31%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 31%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Mercer University graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.

This school 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. Science labs taken on campus are preferred.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies. Letter grades are preferred for Science and Math prerequisites. Pass grades must be considered equivalent to C or better letter grades from issuing college/university in order to be acceptable towards prerequisites.

Completion timing: Applicants are required to successfully complete all prerequisites with grades of C or better before enrollment in the PharmD Program (mid-December for Spring enrollment; early August for Fall enrollment).

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 (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor

Conditionally Accepted: Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Family Member, Friend

Committee letters: Conditionally accepted (counts as more than one: Varies)

Your application requires a minimum of 2 evaluations submitted via PharmCAS (up to 4 are accepted). We recommend selecting your evaluators based on the following guidelines: First Evaluation (Highly Recommended): A college-level science or math professor who can speak directly to your academic background. Second Evaluation: A pharmacist or supervisor (from either healthcare or non-healthcare settings) who is familiar with your work ethic, volunteer impact, or shadowing experience.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Other interview format

Online interview option: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis

On-campus interviews are extended to qualified applicants on a rolling basis until the class is filled. The process features one-on-one and group interactions with Mercer’s College of Pharmacy faculty, staff, and students, allowing candidates to evaluate if the program is the right fit for them. Concurrently, the interview results in a comprehensive evaluation of each applicant’s academic preparation, communication skills, professionalism, and leadership potential.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: December 1, 2026
Applicants who apply by the Priority Deadline will be given priority admissions and scholarship consideration. Our priority deadlines are: September 1, 2026 for Spring (January) 2027 entry; December 1, 2026 for Fall (August) 2027 entry.
First day of classes: 2027-01-04, 2027-08-16

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
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

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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 transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes

Contact Information

Website: http://pharmacy.mercer.edu

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