University of Washington

University of Washington Quick Facts

Program Description

Established in 1894, the University of Washington is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, and its programs are accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
The curriculum is designed to provide students with the scientific background and clinical skills necessary to ensure the safe and effective use of medications in a variety of settings. Instructional emphasis is directed toward enhancing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to provide rational drug therapy, promote healthy lifestyles and disease prevention, enhance patient compliance, reduce medication-related problems and improve health outcomes.
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PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $500 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Participates 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: 1959 NE Pacific Street, H362 Health Sciences Building, Box 357631 Seattle, Washington 98195-7631

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Acceptance Rate for University of Washington

26%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 26%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of Washington 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: 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: Varies.

Completion timing: All prerequisites must be completed by the end of the summer 2027 term.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Accepted: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Supervisor, Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Co-Worker, Family Member, Friend

Two (2) required recommendation forms and letters of recommendation. The University of Washington School of Pharmacy requires two recommendations from a source who can speak to your professional demeanor, accountability and maturity, such as a professor, teaching assistant, employer or volunteer supervisor. Recommendations are NOT ACCEPTED from family members, friends, fraternity or sorority advisors, personal health care providers, high school faculty/advisors, mentors or job shadow professionals. Recommendations are not accepted from career services nor reference letter centers; committee letters are also not acceptable. Please note that if you submit more than two letters of reference, our review committee has the ability to read them. The PharmCAS Letter of Reference evaluation form/checklist is required.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer

Online interview option: Yes

The interview day is an opportunity for applicants to learn more about our School and for our faculty to learn more about each applicant’s fit for our program. The interview day will include a meet and greet with faculty, two 25 minute one-on-one interviews, an admissions presentation, a panel with current students/alumni, and a tour of the campus (the tour is only available for those who interview on-campus).

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

May 3, 2027
Priority application deadline: October 1, 2026
First day of classes: September 29, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Preferred
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
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
International Applicants are required to take the TOEFL with a minimum score of 100 iBT. The TOEFL must be taken within two years of application. If an international student has a Bachelors Degree from the U.S. by the time of application, we will waive the TOEFL requirement.

Contact Information

Website: http://sop.washington.edu/pharmd

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