University of Utah

University of Utah Quick Facts

Program Description

The College of Pharmacy has well-equipped facilities to train students in all areas of the pharmaceutical sciences and professional practice.

The student-faculty ratio in all programs is small, so students receive concentrated, individual attention. The faculty, many of whom are recognized authorities in their areas of specialization, are committed to providing each student with a valuable educational experience. Since the college is located within the Health Sciences Center, pharmacy students can interact on a daily basis with students who are training in the other health professions and sciences. Student professional organizations are active on campus and provide students with the opportunity to participate in extracurricular service and social activities.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $2000 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Does not participate 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: 30 South 2000 East Room 105, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112

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Acceptance Rate for University of Utah

22%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 22%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of Utah 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: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Not Applicable; science courses without labs: Not Applicable; non-science courses: Not Applicable.

Completion timing: Pre-requisite courses must be complete by the Spring or Summer term prior to matriculation in the Fall term.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Required: Supervisor

Recommended But Not Required: Health Care Professional, Pharmacist

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

Conditionally Accepted: Politician, Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Family Member, Friend

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

Two (2) recommendation forms and letters of recommendation are required and must be submitted through the PharmCAS application. The University of Utah College of Pharmacy requires a minimum of two letters of recommendations and will accept up to a total of four letters. These letters should come from a source who can speak to your professional demeanor, accountability and maturity and who you have had a relationship with over an extended period of time. This ability to provide insight into these principles is more important than the title or role of the letter writer. Letters may come from an employer or volunteer supervisor, professor, teaching assistant, or healthcare professional who you have associated with in a professional setting. The committee will NOT accept letters from family members, friends, fraternity/sorority advisors, clergy, personal health care providers, high school faculty/advisors, or job shadow only professionals.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis

On-site interviews are required for invited applicants, with exception of individual extenuating circumstances handled on a case-by-case basis.

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: November 2, 2026
First day of classes: August 23, 2027
Application fee: $65

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? Recommended, but not required
Supplemental application requirement? Yes
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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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 AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
TOEFL required: Yes
There are many pathways to prove English proficiency. Use the link to verify which option is best for your experience. https://admissions.utah.edu/apply/international/english-proficiency/

Contact Information

Website: http://pharmacy.utah.edu/

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