PharmD Selection Criteria and Statistics

Our Admissions Committee follows a holistic approach to admissions, using criteria beyond GPA to make admission decisions. Our admission process has a goal to identify committed learners who will become productive contributors to the pharmacy profession. Below you will find the criteria we use to holistically evaluate our applicants.

  • Academic Achievement
  • Communication Skills
  • Commitment to Serving all Patient Populations
  • Experiences
  • Interest and Understanding of the Pharmacy Profession

2024 Admission Statistics. 352 total applications; 275 interview invitations; 120-130 expected class size; GPA range: 2.8 - 4.0; Average Science GPA: 3.47. 2023 Graduation Statistics: 95% graduation rate; 94% NAPLEX exam pass rate; 99% residency match.

Pie charts showing data for Accepted PharmD Applicants (2024). Enrolled with Degrees: 51% enrolled with no degree; 49% enrolled with a completed degree. In-state vs. Out-of-State: 37% from out-of-state; 63% from Wisconsin. Coursework Completion: 13% from UW-System; 32% from other colleges/universities; 55% from UW-Madison