University of Saint Joseph Quick Facts
| Duration: 3 Years | Courses: 120 | Faculty: 23 |
| Applications (Fall 2024): 94 | Acceptance Rate: 34% | Est. Class Size: 29 |
Program Description
Please visit our Website for additional applicant information at http://www.usj.edu/pharmacy. At the University of Saint Joseph, Hartford, CT, students explore and expand their potential through personal attention in a welcoming community that offers an academically challenging program to individuals who want to succeed in the profession of pharmacy and make a difference in society. The University is a community that promotes the growth of the whole person in a caring environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society. We provide exemplary pharmacy education to diverse and qualified students possessing high leadership potential who are dedicated to impacting the health care needs of the people of the US and the global community.
The program relies on a firm foundation that results in pharmacy practitioners committed to providing quality patient care and advancing the profession of pharmacy. The School is committed to and promotes the emergence of, competent and compassionate pharmacists who will engage in community service and foster the advancement of research and scholarship.
The School of Pharmacy’s 3-calendar year Pharm.D. program is designed with two interwoven and complementary components: didactic and experiential, with the experiential learning component occurring throughout the entire curriculum. Students progress through the program in cohorts, using a modified block schedule (studying one course at a time) and mastering the subject material before moving to the next course. This approach has a proven record of increasing students’ ability to master the didactic material and provides students with a rich experiential education.
PharmD Program Highlights
- Private Institution
- Baccalaureate Required
- $500 deposit to hold acceptance
- Conducts interviews of applicants
- Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
- Minimum Four (4) Letters of Reference are required
- Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
- Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 229 Trumbull Street Hartford, Connecticut 06103
Interactive mapAcceptance Rate for University of Saint Joseph
34%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 34%
NAPLEX Pass Rates
First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of Saint Joseph graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.
| Graduation Year | First-Time Pass Rate | National Average |
| 2025 | 82.1% | 86.8% |
| 2024 | 60.6% | 75.9% |
| 2023 | 61.0% | 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: | $55,377 | per year |
| Mandatory Fees: | $1,572 | 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: 2.8 | Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.8 | Standardized Tests: Not required (PCAT discontinued) |
| Program Prerequisites | |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 120 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 23 |
Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester Hours |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (or anatomy with lab) | 4/6 |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (or physiology with lab) | 4/6 |
| Microbiology with lab | 4/6 |
| General Chemistry I with lab | 4/6 |
| General Chemistry II with lab | 4/6 |
| Organic Chemistry I | 3/4.5 |
| Statistics (or Biostatistics) | 3/4.5 |
| English composition (or academic writing) | 3/4.5 |
| Total | 29 |
Prerequisite Coursework Policies
Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses. Online coursework will only be accepted from accredited universities or community colleges.
Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available; science courses without labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available; non-science courses: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available.
Completion timing: All outstanding required course prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C- or better by July 30, 2027.
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
Two (2) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.
Accepted: Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor, Teaching Assistant
Not Accepted: Clergy, Family Member, Friend
Committee letters: Accepted (counts as more than one: No)
A minimum of two references are required. Applicants who have been in school within the last two (2) years must have one letter from an academic source (Professor, Advisor, or Dean).
Interview Information
Interview Format: Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers, Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Online interview option: No
The applicant participates in an on-campus group interview with multiple components, including an information session, MMI sessions, group activity, calculations quiz and essay. Tours of campus are also provided by current Pharm.D. students.
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: March 1, 2027
Applicants who apply by the priority deadline will be given priority consideration for scholarship opportunities.
First day of classes: August 2, 2027
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? Varies
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Required
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Pharmacy School Tour Video
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: http://www.usj.edu/pharmacy
Social Profiles
| Facebook https://www.facebook.com/USJCT/ | Instagram @usjct |
Common Questions About University of Saint Joseph
What is the acceptance rate at University of Saint Joseph?
University of Saint Joseph accepts roughly 34% of PharmD applicants, in line with many competitive PharmD programs.
What is the tuition at University of Saint Joseph?
First-year tuition runs about $55,377 for all students (2022–23 AACP survey), before fees and living costs.
What GPA do you need to get into University of Saint Joseph?
University of Saint Joseph requires a minimum overall GPA of 2.8. Admitted students typically exceed the floor, so treat it as a baseline rather than a target.
When is the application deadline for University of Saint Joseph?
For the 2026–27 cycle, University of Saint Joseph’s final PharmCAS deadline is June 1, 2027. A priority deadline of March 1, 2027 offers earlier review.
Is a bachelor’s degree required at University of Saint Joseph?
A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to University of Saint Joseph. The PharmD itself is an accelerated three-year, year-round program.
How do University of Saint Joseph’s graduates do on the NAPLEX?
In 2025, the first-time NAPLEX pass rate was 82.1%, as reported by NABP.