The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) certifies that the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy has fulfilled the accreditation requirements set forth by ACPE for the professional degree program in pharmacy and is hereby granted accreditation status through June 30, 2032.
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Board of Directors reviewed the Doctor of Pharmacy program of the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy for purposes of continued accreditation at its January 24-26, 2024, meeting. This review was based upon due consideration of the Evaluation Team Report from the onsite evaluation dated October 18-20, 2023, the college’s self-study, and other communications received from the institution.
Quality Indicators
4-year Graduation Rates
2020: 94%
2021: 93%
2022: 83%
2023: 91%
2024: 84%
Class of 2024 Post-graduation Placement Rate
98% occupied
21.7% pharmacy employment
59.1% residency
2.6% fellowship
1.7% graduate program
0% non-pharmacy/other pursuits
1.7% still seeking
0% not yet seeking (intentionally delayed search)
13% no response to survey
Residency Match Rates
2020: 78%
2021: 72%
2022: 88%
2023: 91%
2024: 91%
NAPLEX First Time Candidates Passing Rate
2022: 80.7%
2023: 78.0%
2024: 77.6%
NAPLEX Licensure Exam Pass Rates