St. John Fisher University

St. John Fisher University Quick Facts

Program Description

The Wegmans School of Pharmacy (WSoP) is committed to preparing pharmacists for lives of intellectual, professional, and civic integrity.  The faculty and administration make teaching a priority, promote excellence in the classroom, create a student-centered learning environment, and maintain small class sizes so students receive the personalized attention they deserve.  For detailed information about the Wegmans School of Pharmacy at St. John Fisher College visit http://www.sjfc.edu/pharmacy/admissions/

New for fall 2020 — Campus housing now available! Learn more here: https://www.sjfc.edu/student-life/residential-life/housing-selection/faqs/#d.en.21225

PharmD Program Highlights

• Private 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: 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14618

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Acceptance Rate for St. John Fisher University

25%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 25%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for St. John Fisher 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: science courses with labs: Yes; science courses without labs: Not Applicable; non-science courses: Yes. We only accept credits from regionally accredited colleges. We do not accept credits from Straighterline.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Not Applicable; non-science courses: Yes. The Wegmans School of Pharmacy prefers applicants to receive an actual letter grade (A-B-C) for all math and science courses. In the absence of an actual letter grade, alternative grades (e.g., S or P) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Completion timing: Summer 2027

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Accepted: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor

Not Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Family Member, Friend, Politician, Professor (Liberal Arts), Teaching Assistant

Interview Information

Interview Format: Other interview format

Online interview option: Yes

As part of our admissions process, you will complete an asynchronous video interview through the Kira Talent platform. This format allows you to record your responses to a series of timed questions at your convenience, within a designated window. Your recorded responses are reviewed later by our admissions team. Select applicants will be invited to have a conversation with a member of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy to review pre-requisite requirements; applicants will have the opportunity at this time to ask any questions.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: February 1, 2027
First day of classes: September 7, 2027

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? Not Required
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

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Additional Program Pathways

This school also offers the following PharmD entry routes and pathways (2027 application cycle):

• St. John Fisher University – Online Pathway — 4 years; online/distance; application deadline June 1, 2027

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, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes

Contact Information

Website: https://www.sjfc.edu/schools/school-of-pharmacy/

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