Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) Quick Facts

Program Description

Located near Cleveland and Akron just minutes from Kent State University, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) is setting the standard for pharmacy education. Our curriculum prepares graduates to practice at the top of their licenses in a health care team approach to patient care in a variety of community and clinical settings. NEOMED is the only college of pharmacy in northeastern Ohio.

NEOMED’s 2018 NAPLEX First-Time Pass Rate is 98.57%

From your P1 year, experiential curriculum components are taught throughout a variety of clinical partners sites, which include formal teaching hospitals, community hospitals and health care systems, ambulatory care clinics, private and corporate pharmacies and county boards of health.

NEOMED boasts high post-graduate study and residency placement rates for students with goals to practice pharmacy in clinical settings. However, about two-thirds of our graduates secure employment in community pharmacy roles upon graduation.

If your professional calling is to provide excellent patient care serving as a leader as part of a 21st Century health care team, then NEOMED is the place for you!

For full details on the program, we recommend that you take just two minutes to create a personal profile at Discover.NEOMED.edu. Create your personal electronic view book today. Or visit neomed.edu for more infromation.

Candidates who are high school seniors or enrolled in college/university study more than one year away from enrolling at NEOMED may wish to apply for early assurance to NEOMED. Qualified candidates may have a seat held for them in a future class as early as the 12th grade year in high school. Visit pharmdirect.org for more information.

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PharmD Program Highlights

• Public 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)
• Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: 4209 St. Rt. 44, PO Box 95, Rootstown, Ohio 44272

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Acceptance Rate for Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)

12%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 12%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) 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.

Requirements

GPA and Test Scores

Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses. NEOMED accepts online coursework from any regionally accredited community college, college, or university in the United States. International coursework may be acceptable when accompanied by a W.E.S. evaluation.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies. Candidates may wish to have pass/fail courses evaluated as fulfilling prerequisites following NEOMED receiving a verified application from PharmCAS.

Completion timing: Pre-professional prerequisites must be completed prior to enrollment. Candidate still working on completing their prerequisites are encouraged to apply and interview prior to completing all prerequisites.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Recommended But Not Required: Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Professor (Math), Professor (Science)

Accepted: Co-Worker, Employer, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area)

Conditionally Accepted: Clergy, Professor (Liberal Arts), Supervisor, Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Family Member, Friend, Politician

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

NEOMED recommends that at least one evaluation comes from a pharmacist. If an applicant is unable to obtain a recommendation from a pharmacist, another healthcare professional, advisor, or science faculty member is recommended.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer

Online interview option: Yes

Selected candidates are invited to interview on a rolling basis starting in approximately September. Candidates are contacted via email only using the address on file in PharmCAS. Each applicant interviews in a conversational yet structured format. Candidates are encouraged to attend an in-person interview upon invitation to interview, but virtual interviews are available upon request.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
First day of classes: August 23, 2027

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: No
Applications accepted from: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: No
The TOEFL is not currently required by NEOMED. As NEOMED offers limited ESL services, all candidates for admission are expected to be proficient in their use of English in both advanced educational and professional health care settings.

Contact Information

Website: https://www.neomed.edu/admissions/become-a-pharmacist/

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