University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island Quick Facts

Program Description

The Doctor of Pharmacy program at the University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy is a 0/6 program.  While most of our first-year students come directly from high school, we sometimes accept a small number of transfer students into the first professional year (P1) of the curriculum. Please note, we are not accepting transfer applicants for the Fall of 2019.  The 6-year curriculum stresses critical thinking, active learning, and clinical experience to prepare you for practice in a variety of professional settings. Students have the opportunity to take professional electives that will advance their knowledge in different areas of pharmacy, including hospital, clinical (e.g. geriatrics, pediatrics, palliative care), manufacturing, managed care, drug analysis, administration, and research. The clinical portion of the program provides students with hands-on experience in hospitals, nursing homes, community pharmacies, government institutions, home healthcare settings, and other industries. We will work with you to place you in early and advanced experience practice sites that are aligned with your educational and career goals.
Graduates of our program have a strong record of passing the national licensing examination (NAPLEX). Average scores over the past five years are above the 90 percentages for graduates taking the exam for the first time. Amongst graduates of the last five years, more than 92.5% reported pharmacy related employment by September following graduation on their AACP graduating student survey.   For the class of 2018, 38% of graduates were accepted to either a residency or fellowship trainging program.  Job responsibilities vary from staff pharmacists, manager, clinical specialist, consultant, executive, to professor. Ninety-two percent of graduates indicate that they would select the URI College of Pharmacy if they were starting their pharmacy programs over again.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $300 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: 7 Greenhouse Road, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881

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Acceptance Rate for University of Rhode Island

21%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 21%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of Rhode Island 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

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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.

Completion timing: By the end of the spring semester prior to the start of the Fall P1 year.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Letters of recommendation are not required.

For admission directly out of high school to the PharmD program, we require a minimum of two letters: one from a science or math teacher and one from a guidance counselor or a teacher from another subject area. No letters are required to be submitted when applying for the professional program through PharmCAS if 0 – 6 entry due to previous submissions.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: No

For students admitted to the PharmD program through direct entry from high school, students must complete a formal interview during the sophomore year after submitting an application. The interview with faculty from the College of Pharmacy assesses the students’ verbal and written communication skills, understanding of the pharmacy profession, and commitment to patient care.

Applying

Deadline

November 2, 2026
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? 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

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Additional Program Pathways

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

• The University of Rhode Island – Professional Entry (4 years) — Other; application deadline April 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, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
TOEFL required: Yes

Contact Information

Website: https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/

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