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Lebanese American University

Blat, Lebanon Private 4-year PharmD
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Where this school sits

Each strip plots every ACPE-accredited PharmD program. The gold line is this school.

Tuition, per year$24,418$5k$87k

Costlier than 25% of programs. Range $5,464–$86,580.

NAPLEX, 2025100.0%55.3%100.0%

13.2 points above the 86.8% national average for 2025 graduates.

Class size397246

Larger than 16% of programs. Range 7–246 students.

Minimum GPA2.52.03.0

Only 82 of 147 programs publish a minimum.

Courses
70
Faculty
20
Applications (Fall 2024)
73
Est. Class Size
39
Tuition, full 4-year program
$96,936

 

Program Description

http://pharmacy.lau.edu.lb/programs/

 

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Private Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • Does not participate 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: Lebanese American University, Byblos

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NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Lebanese American University graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.

This school National average

2025100.0%+13.2 pts
2024100.0%+24.1 pts
202384.6%+8.2 pts

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: $24,418 per year
Mandatory Fees: $961 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: N/A Average GPA: 2.5 Standardized Tests: Not required (PCAT discontinued)

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 70
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 39

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
pre-pharmacy program 39
Chemical Principles 3
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab 8
Medical Anatomy and Physiology 4
Computer Application to Pharmacy 2
Principles of Pathophysiology and Immunology 4
Microbiological Basis of Disease 3
Statistics for Health Profession Majors 3
Medical Biochemistry 4
Systems Pathophysiology 4
Liberal Arts Curriculum courses 16
English courses 9
Total 70

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: science courses with labs: Not Applicable; science courses without labs: Not Applicable; non-science courses: Not Applicable.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information An applicant must complete three recommendation forms by three different faculty members, among which at least one should be a major course instructor.
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.

Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Details: Purpose
The LAU SOP recognizes that academic excellence is not the only benchmark for success. SOP uses multiple mini-interviews for candidates. This process allows interviewers to become acquainted with candidates.

Structure
Each candidate visits three committees and each committee is responsible for assessing attributes in 5 to 7-minute sessions for a 20-minute interview.

Interview Content
Interview questions related to the candidate’s non-academic past experiences, performances, and behaviors.

Applying

Deadline

First day of classes: August 31, 2026This school does not admit through PharmCAS — apply directly and check its website for current deadlines.

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
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
Foreign transcript policy: Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
TOEFL required: No

Contact Information

Website: http://pharmacy.lau.edu.lb/
Social Profiles

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LAU.Pharmacy/ Instagram @laupharmacy

Lebanese American University: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tuition at Lebanese American University?

First-year tuition runs about $24,418 for all students (2022–23 AACP survey), before fees and living costs.

What is the minimum GPA for Lebanese American University?

Lebanese American University requires a minimum overall GPA of 2.5. Admitted students typically exceed the floor, so treat it as a baseline rather than a target.

What is Lebanese American University’s PharmCAS deadline?

Lebanese American University does not participate in PharmCAS. Applications are made directly to the school, so check its admissions page for the current deadline.

Do you need a bachelor’s degree to get into Lebanese American University?

No — Lebanese American University admits students who have completed the prerequisite coursework, with or without a bachelor’s degree. The PharmD itself takes four years.

What is Lebanese American University’s NAPLEX pass rate?

In 2025, the first-time NAPLEX pass rate was 100.0%, as reported by NABP.