Southwestern Oklahoma State University Quick Facts
| Duration: 2-4Â Years | Courses: 67 | Faculty: 36 |
| Applications (Fall 2024): 81 | Acceptance Rate: 60% | Est. Class Size: 56 |
Program Description
The COP offers the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree, which is a 2 + 4 program. Students must complete 2 years of pre-professional study, which includes general education courses as well as prescriptive courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and math. This is followed by 4 years in the COP at SWOSU in the professional Pharm.D. program, which includes didactic and experiential courses in the pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice as well as a final year of full-time structured advanced pharmacy practice experiences at off-campus pharmacy practice sites.
The Admissions Committee rely heavily on interview criteria, objective data, performance in required math & science courses, overall GPA, PCAT scores, and ACT or SAT scores are significant. Students are admitted to the professional Pharm.D. program in the Fall and Spring. Approximately eighty-five students are admitted to the professional Pharm.D. program each year.
Faculty in the COP provide instruction in all the courses in the professional Pharm.D. program. Graduates of the COP at SWOSU continue to perform above average on the NAPLEX, the national licensing examination for pharmacy.
PharmD Program Highlights
- Public Institution
- No Baccalaureate Degree Required
- $500 deposit to hold acceptance
- Conducts interviews of applicants
- Does not participate in Early Decision Program (EDP)
- Minimum Two (2) 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:100 Campus Drive, Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096
Interactive mapAcceptance Rate for Southwestern Oklahoma State University
60%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 60%
NAPLEX Pass Rates
First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Southwestern Oklahoma State University graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.
| Graduation Year | First-Time Pass Rate | National Average |
| 2025 | 93.3% | 86.8% |
| 2024 | 88.9% | 75.9% |
| 2023 | 87.3% | 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 (In-State): | $23,886 | per year |
| Tuition (Out-State): | $39,681 | per year |
| Mandatory Fees: | $1,314 | 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: 2.50 | Average GPA: 2.50 | Standardized Tests: Not required (PCAT discontinued) |
| Program Prerequisites | |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 67 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 37 |
Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester/Quarter Hours |
| English Composition I | 3 |
| American Government & Politics | 3 |
| U.S. History | 3 |
| Computer & Information Access | 3 |
| Applied Calculus | 3 |
| Principles of Biology w/lab | 4 |
| Microbiology w/lab | 5 |
| Human Anatomy w/lab | 4 |
| General Chemistry I w/lab | 5 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/lab | 4 |
| General Physics | 3 |
| General Psychology | 3 |
| Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| World History, World Cultural Geography, or Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| Public Speaking | 3 |
| Intro to Music, Art Survey, Literature, Philosophy | 3 |
| General Chemistry II w/Lab | 5 |
| English Composition II | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry II w/Lab | 4 |
| Total | 67 |
Prerequisite Coursework Policies
Online coursework: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Yes; non-science courses: Yes. Math Science courses with labs we would prefer not be online.
Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: No; science courses without labs: No; non-science courses: Yes. All Math Science courses must receive a letter grade.
Completion timing: All Math and Science courses must be completed prior to beginning the professional program.
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
| General Information | No letters of reference (LORs) required by your institution. |
| LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: | |
| Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
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Interview Information
| Interview Format: | Individual applicants with two or more interviewers |
| Details: | The Admissions Committee will decide whether you receive an interview or not based on your Test scores and your GPA’s. We typically interview twice as many as we admit. The interview is conducted by 1 pharmacy instructor and 1 pharmacy student. There is a 30 minute written section. |
Applying
Deadline
First day of classes: 2026-08-17, 2027-01-11This 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? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
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, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Foreign transcript policy: Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
TOEFL required: No
Contact Information
Website:Â http://www.swosu.edu
Social Profiles
| Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Southwestern-Oklahoma-State-University-35024399817/ | Instagram @swosu |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University: Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of applicants does Southwestern Oklahoma State University accept?
The acceptance rate is approximately 60%, so qualified applicants have a reasonable path in.
How much does pharmacy school at Southwestern Oklahoma State University cost?
Per the AACP’s 2022–23 survey, residents pay around $23,886 for the first year, while non-residents pay about $39,681.
What GPA do you need to get into Southwestern Oklahoma State University?
The published minimum is a 2.5 overall GPA, though stronger grades improve your odds considerably.
When is the application deadline for Southwestern Oklahoma State University?
For the 2026–27 cycle, Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s final PharmCAS deadline is We are not a participating PharmCAS institution. A priority deadline of We are not a participating PharmCAS institution offers earlier review.
Do you need a bachelor’s degree to get into Southwestern Oklahoma State University?
A bachelor’s degree is not required; finishing the prerequisites is what counts at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The PharmD itself takes four years.
What is Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s NAPLEX pass rate?
93.3% of Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s first-time candidates passed the NAPLEX in 2025, per NABP data.