Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Quick Facts

Program Description

Our six-year professional program leads to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree and is grounded in the basic and clinical sciences with an emphasis on patient-centered care. The program comprises two years of preprofessional study followed by four years of professional pharmacy school. Preprofessional courses in the biological, physical, and social sciences and the humanities prepare students to enter 21st-century pharmacy practice as informed, well-rounded citizens.

Clinical experiences begin in the first professional year and progress through all four years, with advanced practice experiences at outstanding teaching and community hospitals, community pharmacies, managed care settings, the pharmaceutical industry, and other specialty practice sites.

Few schools can match the breadth and diversity of our clinical experience program. The Pharm.D. program is structured to develop the high levels of theoretical knowledge and professional skill required in this demanding profession. Our students learn to be independent thinkers, creative problem solvers, and compassionate care givers. Through rigorous coursework and patient-centered professional practice, students become highly knowledgeable about all aspects of drug therapy and highly effective in counseling patients and collaborating with health care professionals. Our graduates are well prepared for professional pharmacy practice in a variety of settings-the community, medical institutions, health care facilities, and the pharmaceutical industry, among others-as well as graduate or professional study.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• Baccalaureate Degree Preferred
• $150 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Does not participate in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• Minimum Three (3) 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: 160 Frelinghuysen Road Piscataway, New Jersey 08854

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Acceptance Rate for Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

8%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 8%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 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: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies. Pass must be defined as a C or better.

Completion timing: Transfer applicants should ideally have all courses completed or in progress during the Spring semester prior to the Fall in which they wish to start our program.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Interview Information

Applying

Deadline

First day of classes: September 1, 2027This school does not admit through PharmCAS — apply directly and check its website for current deadlines.

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
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, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa
Foreign transcript policy: Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
TOEFL required: Yes
Regardless of U.S. residency status, an English proficiency examination is required of all students whose secondary schooling has been outside the U.S. in a country where English is not the principal language. More info can be found at: https://admissions.rutgers.edu/applying/more-for-international-applicants

Contact Information

Website: http://pharmacy.rutgers.edu