Most Common Majors
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
Around 70% have a bachelor's degree
Most students choose a major in science because the prerequisites often overlap with the required courses for science majors.
Every year the College of Pharmacy has students from around 20 different majors. Students in the program have backgrounds in communication, business, theater, history and more, so pick the best option for you!
Experience
The average amount of paid work experience in pharmacy or health care for students starting the PharmD program is about 18 months, full or part-time.
If you are not able to get any work experience in pharmacy or health care, be sure to have volunteer, job shadowing or informational interview experiences as an alternative. It’s also very common for applicants to have many different work experiences outside of pharmacy or health care to develop different professional skills.
Class Size
The class size each year is approximately 100 to 140 students, with about 20-40 students in Duluth and 80-100 in the Twin Cities.
Fall 2023 Incoming Class Stats
Demographics
Average Age: 23
Age Range: 19-44
Female / Male Ratio: 71%/ 29%
MN Residents: 65%
WI Residents: 10%
Out of State Students (Non-MN/WI): 19%
International/Non US Citizens: 6%
Identify as a member of a population that is underrepresented in the PharmD program: 7%
GPA
3.49 Average PharmCAS GPA
3.36 Average Science GPA
2.54-4.0 GPA Range
The PharmCAS GPA includes all college courses you have taken, including original and repeated grades.
GPA is just one part of a student’s academic achievement, and as long as you meet the minimum academic requirement your application will be considered for admission.
Average PCAT Scores
Applicants who included PCAT scores: 13%
Composite: 61%
Biology: 59%
Chemistry: 55%
Quantitative Ability: 59%
Critical Reading: 63%
Writing: 3.0
Check out our PCAT page for test dates, exam blueprint, study tips, and prep courses available. Select PharmCAS (code 104) as the recipient of your scores when you register.
When reviewing these statistics, it is important to keep in mind that the admissions committee considers our selection criteria using a holistic process. Academic achievement includes many factors; applicants who have been admitted with a low GPA or PCAT score have typically demonstrated strong academic potential in other areas of their academic background.
Quality Indicators
On-time Graduation Rates
2019: 94%
2020: 94%
2021: 93%
2022: 83%
2023: 91%
Class of 2022 Post-graduation Placement Rate
99% Placement rate (6 months)
24% Pharmacy employment
61% Residency
5% Fellowship or graduation education
0% Non pharmacy/other pursuits
0% Still seeking
9% No response
Match Rates
Class of 2019: 73%
Class of 2020: 78%
Class of 2021: 72%
Class of 2022: 88%
Class of 2023: 91%
Curious what our graduates are doing?
NAPLEX First Time Candidates Passing Rate
2022: 81%
Current Graduate Job Titles
