FAST FACTS
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
695
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 Science in Medicinal Chemistry
Doctor of Pharmacy
Graduate Certificate
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
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.
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