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University Highlights

FOUNDING

“Founding Father” Eugene Massot, an apothecary from Kentucky, founded the college in 1864 with four of his medical colleagues. 

MISSION

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis provides an inclusive, supportive and enriching environment for growth, learning and leadership to prepare our students, residents, faculty staff and alumni to positively impact patients and society. 

VISION

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis will be a globally prominent leader in pharmacy and health care education, interprofessional, patient-centered care and collaborative research. 

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment

631

Female Students

64%

Male Students

36%

Non-Binary Students

<1%

States Represented

33

Countries Represented

25

Colleges

Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Applied Behavioral Sciences 
Biochemistry 
Biomedical Sciences 
Biopsychology 
Computer Science 
Exercise Physiology 

Medical Humanities 
Neuroscience 
Pharmaceutical Chemistry 
Pharmaceutical Sciences 
Public Health 

Graduate and Professional Programs

Master of Public Health
Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry 
Doctor of Pharmacy 

 

Featured Sports

With 28 men’s, women’s and coed teams, UHSP offers year-round opportunities to get in the game or cheer from the sidelines.

Men’s

Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Rugby
Soccer
Track and field—Indoor
Track and field—Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling

Women’s

Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track and field—Indoor
Track and field—Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling

CoEd

Esports
Competitive Cheer

Student playing quad games during spring semester

Activities and Organizations

There are more than 45 student organizations on the UHSP campus. Students can also take part in music ensembles and theater productions, on-campus leadership opportunities and a variety of campus traditions including UHSP C.A.R.E.S., Spirit Week, Move-In Day, the Watermelon Bash and the Annual Student Variety Show. 

Alumni

Living Alumni

8,557

States

50

Countries

15

#1

FOR ROI

UHSP was ranked No. 1 in the nation for return on investment for a bachelor’s degree at 15, 20, 30 and 40 years after enrollment, according to a 2022 study from the Georgetown University Center on Education.

$6.95 MIL

IN INSTITUTIONAL AID

UHSP awarded $6.95 millions dollars in institutional aid in the 2021-2022 school year.

96%

RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

From grants to loans to work-study programs, 96% of UHSP students received financial assistance in the 2021-2022 school year.