Ohio Northern University Quick Facts
| Duration: 0-6/7 Years | Courses: | Faculty: 30 |
| Applications (Fall 2024): 155 | Acceptance Rate: 20% | Est. Class Size: 79 |
Program Description
Inspired to make a difference, the Rudolph R. Raabe College of Pharmacy blends a distinguished history with a vision for exceptional, personalized education that has resulted in training some of the nation’s most talented pharmacists. The PharmD curriculum integrates a comprehensive foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences and the practice of pharmacy.
PharmD Program Highlights
- Private Institution
- No Baccalaureate Degree Required
- $200 deposit to hold acceptance
- Conducts interviews of applicants
- Does not participate in Early Decision Program (EDP)
- No Letters of Reference are required
- Does not utilize the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
- Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 525 S Main St, Ada, Ohio 45810
Interactive mapAcceptance Rate for Ohio Northern University
20%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 20%
NAPLEX Pass Rates
First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Ohio Northern University graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.
| Graduation Year | First-Time Pass Rate | National Average |
| 2025 | 96.0% | 86.8% |
| 2024 | 87.8% | 75.9% |
| 2023 | 88.1% | 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: | $41,850 | per year |
| Mandatory Fees: | $990 | 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: 2.75 | Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.75 | Standardized Tests: Not required (PCAT discontinued) |
| Program Prerequisites | |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 60 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 35 |
Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester Hours |
| General Chemistry 1 with Lab | 4 |
| General Chemistry 2 with Lab | 4 |
| General Biology with Lab | 4 |
| Calculus | 3 |
| Statistics for Professionals | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry 1 with Lab | 4 |
| Organic Chemistry 2 with Lab | 4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology 1 with Lab | 4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology 2 with Lab | 4 |
| General Physics | 3 |
| Total | 37 |
Prerequisite Coursework Policies
Online coursework: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Yes.
Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies.
Completion timing: All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to Fall semester enrollment.
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
Letters of recommendation are not required.
Interview Information
Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Online interview option: Yes
Students applying for entry into the program participate in a panel interview of two to three individuals. Students will have 30 minutes with the panel to complete a standardized set of questions.
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? 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? 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 (non-US) Citizens
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
TOEFL required: Yes
All students whose native language is not English must submit evidence of competence in the English language at a level that will provide the English-language skills necessary for success at the University.
Contact Information
Website: http://www.onu.edu/pharmacy
Social Profiles
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Ohio Northern University: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Ohio Northern University?
Ohio Northern University accepts roughly 20% of PharmD applicants, in line with many competitive PharmD programs.
How much does pharmacy school at Ohio Northern University cost?
First-year tuition runs about $41,850 for all students (2022–23 AACP survey), before fees and living costs.
What GPA do you need to get into Ohio Northern University?
Ohio Northern University requires a minimum overall GPA of 2.75. Admitted students typically exceed the floor, so treat it as a baseline rather than a target.
What is Ohio Northern University’s PharmCAS deadline?
Applications for the 2026–27 cycle are due by June 1, 2027 through PharmCAS.
Do you need a bachelor’s degree to get into Ohio Northern University?
No — Ohio Northern University admits students who have completed the prerequisite coursework, with or without a bachelor’s degree. The school also offers a direct-entry pathway straight from high school.
What is Ohio Northern University’s NAPLEX pass rate?
96.0% of Ohio Northern University’s first-time candidates passed the NAPLEX in 2025, per NABP data.