West Virginia University

West Virginia University Quick Facts

Program Description

Located in Morgantown, “one of the most livable small towns in America,” West Virginia University (WVU) School of Pharmacy offers students the opportunity to earn the  Pharm.D. degree in a small class environment.  State of the art classroom, library, laboratory, and simulation center facilities are part of a multi-disciplinary health sciences center, including the fields of medicine, dentistry, nursing, and public health.  The campus also includes a 400+ bed tertiary care hospital, level-I trauma center, cancer research and treatment center, psychiatric hospital, rehabilitation hospital, regional eye center, a neurosciences center and a biomedical research facility.
Our graduates typically surpass the national passage rate on the NAPLEX exam and enter a wide variety of pharmacy related career paths.  In addition, many graduates are admitted into nationally recognized post-graduate studies.  Alumni, located in nearly all 50 states and several foreign countries, include recognized leaders in business, academic and professional arenas.  Prospective students may visit the School’s website to learn more about some of our noted alumni.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $100 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
• Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: 1122E Health Sciences North, 64 Medical Center Drive, PO BOX 9500 Morgantown, West Virginia 26506-9500

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Acceptance Rate for West Virginia University

39%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 39%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for West Virginia University 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. In person laboratories are preferred to meet the requirements; however, online equivalent laboratory experiences are also acceptable.

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: Summer 2027 Semester.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

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

Conditionally Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker

Not Accepted: Family Member, Friend, Politician

Committee letters: Accepted (counts as more than one: Yes)

Letters of Recommendation: Three (3) letters are required, one letter from a faculty instructor and two additional letters from: another faculty member, employer, academic advisor, pharmacist or other health care provider. References should be from individuals who have the ability to evaluate the candidate’s academic abilities including written and oral communication skills, motivation and/or persistence, integrity, intellectual curiosity, empathy, problem solving and critical thinking skills at the collegiate level. Committee and Composite letters serve as meeting all three required reference provided that at least one faculty instructor or advisor is included in the content of the letter. NOTE: An unsatisfactory recommendation is sufficient grounds for denial of admission.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

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

Eligible applicants will be scheduled for a personal interview. Priority Deadline Interviews are held in late September through early December. Other interviews are held from mid January through June. Interviewees are judged on the quality of their answers and on their overall oral communication skills. Interviews are conducted in-person at the School of Pharmacy in Morgantown, WV; while in-person interviews are preferred, we can accommodate virtual interviews if needed. It is highly recommended that candidates that complete a virtual interview visit the school in-person via a scheduled tour with the Office Admissions and Student Affairs.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: November 2, 2026
First day of classes: August 17, 2027

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? 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, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes
The TOEFL may be required for students who have completed prerequisites at a foreign institution.

Contact Information

Website: http://pharmacy.hsc.wvu.edu/

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