University of Texas at El Paso

University of Texas at El Paso Quick Facts

Program Description

The University of Texas at El Paso School of Pharmacy (SoP) is committed to preparing IDEAL pharmacists to meet the needs of a 21st century demographic.  Our vision is “to be a pioneer in the advancement of pharmacy education through Innovation, Diversity, Engagement, Access, and Leadership (IDEAL) in our community and beyond.”

The UTEP SoP Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum provides unique experiences to prepare its students. Some examples are:

• Training in Technical Medical Spanish
• Study away experience in locations such as Washington D.C., Nashville TN, Ireland
• CAPstone research project
• Interprofessional activities with nursing, medical, physical therapy, and other healthcare students

We are looking for students who meet, or believe the SoP will help them grow to meet, our IDEAL. We are looking for a diverse student body with a variety of backgrounds, opinions, and experiences.

Feel free to explore our website (www.utep.edu/pharmacy) to learn more about our innovative pharmacy program.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $200 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: 500 W. University Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79968

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Acceptance Rate for University of Texas at El Paso

31%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 31%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of Texas at El Paso 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: Accepted for all prerequisite courses.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies. See our website for full details regarding the use of pass/fail courses to fulfill prerequisites (link at the bottom of the page).

Completion timing: All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the first day of school. Applicants interviewed or accepted may be required to complete a math placement assessment to help determine need for noncredit math courses or tutoring.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Recommended But Not Required: Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Professor (Math), Professor (Science)

Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Supervisor, Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Family Member, Friend

Committee letters: Accepted (counts as more than one: No)

For a complete application, three (3) letters of recommendation must be submitted via PharmCAS. These letters should discuss your professional, research, academic, and service/civic experiences. Letters from family members, friends, or close relations are not accepted. It is strongly recommended that one letter be from a faculty member (all disciplines accepted, but a science faculty member is preferred), or healthcare professional.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Online interview option: Yes

The UTEP School of Pharmacy (SoP) interview process consists of online Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) and the Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT). The MMI will assess non-cognitive qualities and how the applicant fits the UTEP SoP IDEAL vision. For more information see: https://www.utep.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/interviewing.html For more information on the HSRT see: https://insightassessment.com/iaproduct/health-science-reasoning-test/

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

May 3, 2027
First day of classes: August 23, 2027
Application fee: $100

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? No
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

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
All international students must submit their official TOEFL scores. TOEFL (paper based): Minimum score of 500. TOEFL Internet Based (IBT): Minimum score of 79. Regiser and request your score be sent to our program at www.ets.org/toefl. Our school code 6829.

Contact Information

Website: http://www.utep.edu/pharmacy

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