Purdue University

Purdue University Quick Facts

Program Description

The mission of the Purdue University College of Pharmacy is to:

• Educate and train students to become leading pharmacists and scientists,
• Advocate scientific discovery and development, and
• Maximize global health outcomes through patient care and public service.

Purdue University was established in 1869 and the College of Pharmacy was established in 1884. Purdue is a land-grant, state-assisted institution of higher learning. The programs offer excellent opportunities to prepare for careers in pharmacy practice, industry, research, or education.

Diversity and opportunity are characteristics of the University. Over 1000 campus organizations cater to the varied interests of students, including 25 professional organizations in the College of Pharmacy and a variety of music, theater, hobby, and sports clubs campus-wide. Purdue is a member of the Big Ten athletic conference and participates in a large number of both men’s and women’s athletics.

For more information on our admissions process, please visit https://www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/future-students/admissions/pharm-d

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $400 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Does not participate 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: 575 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2091

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Acceptance Rate for Purdue University

39%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 39%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Purdue University 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. Please note that our admissions prerequisites are 64 (96 quarter hours) semester hours. However, to be eligible for professional student financial aid students must have completed 72 semester hours (108 quarter hours).

Pass/fail grades: Not accepted.

Completion timing: All coursework must be completed by August 14, 2027. Any admitted or wait-listed student enrolling in summer 2027 courses must email [email protected] by May 14, 2027 with the following information: summer course title, institution enrolled, and enrollment dates. Upon completion of summer courses an official transcript must be sent to [email protected] by August 14, 2027.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Politician, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor, Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Family Member, Friend, Pre-Health Advisor

Committee letters: Accepted (counts as more than one: No)

Letters of Evaluation should be from individuals who know the applicant’s work ethic, personality, and commitment to task. Strong letters come from supervisors, advisors in college or community organizations in which the applicant is actively involved (through leadership roles, planning committees, task forces, etc.). Faculty members in which the applicant served as a teaching instructor/assistant or performed research under are also encouraged. Faculty letters must demonstrate they know the applicant more than as a “student in their course.”

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

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

Personal interview will include an admissions committee member and a faculty or staff member, written communication exercise, and video-recorded oral exercise. Optional meeting with student services advisor for off-campus applicants. For applicants who are selected for an interview we will send directions through email in mid-January. All interviews will occur mid-February.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

December 1, 2026
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

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, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes
A waiver will be granted if a transcript from a U.S. college or university shows completion of college level English Composition I and II (for non-ESL students) with earned grades of C- or higher.

Contact Information

Website: http://www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/

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