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DOCTOR OF PHARMACY MEASURES OF SUCCESS

Measuring Program Success

When it comes to pharmacy education, success is in the numbers. Our program measurements show a pattern of strength and steady growth.

On-Time Graduation Rates

Admission Year

2019

Graduation Year

2023

Total Students

154

On-Time*

121

*5 dismissed, 16 withdrew, 12 graduated delayed

Pharmacist Board Licensure Exams

NATIONAL PHARMACY LICENSING EXAM (NAPLEX) PASS RATES

Calendar Year

2023

First-Time Pass

86%

National Pass

78%

MULTISTATE PHARMACY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM (MPJE) PASS RATES

Calendar Year

2023

Missouri First-Attempt

80%

National First-Attempt

72%

Residency Training

St. Louis College of Pharmacy at UHSP continues to rank high for candidates matched to a PGY1 residency program with a 96% residency match rate in 2024 (national average: 81%). PGY2 match rate for 2024 is 95%.

The table represents the most recent updated data for PGY1 match.

Class Year

2024

No. Matched for

44

No. Of Programs

36

No. Of States

18


Placement and Employment

Class Year

2023

Rate*

88%

*Includes students who have entered the work force or are pursuing additional education

student pharmacists participate in hands-on learning in the skills lab
Students work in the pharmaceutics lab
Pharmacy professor mentors two student pharmacists
Pharmacy students perform health screenings at local pharmacy

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