Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University Quick Facts

Program Description

The Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy offers a four-year Pharm.D. program that is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Since opening in 2006, the College has grown to include two campuses, Kingsville and College Station, and has climbed in the best colleges and schools of pharmacy rankings compiled by the U.S. News & World Report.

Aspects of our Pharm.D. program to consider when deciding on a pharmacy school:

• Low Tuition and Fees
• High Quality Education
• Interprofessional Education
• Experiential Education
• Student Support

We are excited that you are considering the Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy to pursue your pharmacy education and encourage you to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions. Become a part of the Aggie Family and apply today!

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• Baccalaureate Degree Preferred
• $500 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Participates 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:1010 W. Ave. B, Kingsville, Texas 78363

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Acceptance Rate for Texas A&M University

29%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 29%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Texas A&M 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. Branch campus locations: College Station, TX.

Requirements

GPA and Test Scores

Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Yes; non-science courses: Yes. Please contact our office directly in regards to pass/fail courses at the Office of Student Affairs [email protected] at 361.221.0648.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies. Please contact our office directly in regards to pass/fail courses at the Office of Student Affairs [email protected] at 361.221.0648.

Completion timing: All missing prerequisites must be satisfactorily completed (a C grade or higher, C- not accepted) by summer session I in the year of matriculation.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Three (3) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.

Accepted: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor

Not Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Family Member, Friend, Politician, Teaching Assistant

Committee letters: Not Accepted

Submit 3 recommendation forms to PharmCAS from a combination of the following categories: o Professors/Faculty Members (all disciplines accepted, but a science faculty member is preferred), health care professionals (e.g., pharmacy, medicine, nursing, dentistry), current and previous employers, or college or university administrator (recommendations by mentors or teaching assistants are not accepted). o Letters should be from individuals who know you professionally and/or academically. Letters from family or friends are NOT acceptable. o Letters should address the applicant’s performance in a pharmacy practice setting and/or in an academically demanding/rigorous course. Letter writers should provide specific examples supporting their general descriptive comments. o Letters of Recommendations should be submitted directly from the recommender to the PharmCAS portal to be considered for review with our Admissions Committee and meet application deadlines

Interview Information

Interview Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Online interview option: Yes

The interview is an additional opportunity for students to demonstrate their capabilities and skills and greatly aids in selecting the best-qualified applicants. Please check our website for the most up to date interview information (dates, location, etc.).

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

February 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: October 1, 2026
First day of classes: August 9, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? Yes
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? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? Yes

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 (non-US) Citizens
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes

Contact Information

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

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