Contact Information
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2023 NAPLEX first-time pass rate: 90.4% 
PGY-1 match rate: #1 private college in the nation; #5 college in the nation

Institution Address:
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City: Ada
State: Ohio
Zip: 45810
Country: United States

Program Location:: Ohio
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Mary Parker
  Title: Admissions Coordinator
  Phone (Work): 419-772-1051
  Email: m-parker@onu.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://www.onu.edu
- https://www.onu.edu/college-pharmacy

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: June 2, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description::
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : None

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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
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Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: Yes
Is your institution public or private?: Private
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: No
Academic Term Type:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program? : 2 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Not Required
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: Other
If Other, please briefly describe: :
Direct Entry 6 Year PharmD
Four Year PharmD


Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : No

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : Yes

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe::
Bachelor of Integrated Health Sciences 


Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 83
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), Other Dual Degrees
If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list::
MS Healthcare Data Analytics
MBA Healthcare Management 


Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
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Program Description
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Program Description:
Prepare to become a leading pharmacist at Ohio Northern University. The Raabe College of Pharmacy is ranked nationally as a top 10 private college of pharmacy by U.S. New and World Report. Since 1884, we’ve been producing some of the nation’s most talented pharmacists.

At Raabe College you’ll join a community of scholars that feels like a family. Your world-class professors will know you by name and closely oversee your professional development. Your classmates will become your lifelong friends.

Here you’ll provide direct patient care and practice real-world skills at the ONU Healthwise Pharmacy, the Mobile Health Clinic, the Wheeler Pharmacy Services Center, the Drug and Health Information Center, and local facilities. Across the country, we have more than 1,500 diverse practice sites overseen by experienced preceptors for introductory and advanced clinicals.

In addition, 100 percent of our students engage in health education, health risk assessments, health screenings, and immunizations in the surrounding rural communities. The pharmacy academy recently recognized our strong commitment to community health by awarding us the Lawrence C. Weaver Transformative Community Service Award.

Upon graduating from the Raabe College, you’ll join one of the largest and most supportive alumni networks in the country. Most importantly, you’ll be a medication expert equipped  with the knowledge and skills to provide primary care and acute life-saving care in a variety of settings. 

Our outstanding outcomes include a 90% first-time passage rate on the national licensing exam (NAPLEX) and 98% placement rate within 6 months of graduation. We also rank among the top 5 schools in the country for residency placement, with our graduates being matched in highly-competitive residencies at institutions like the Cleveland Clinic and The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Learn more about our rigorous and innovative pharmacy program at https://www.onu.edu/college-pharmacy .


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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.75
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.75
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
It is preferred that candidates for the 4-year PharmD program have achieved at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA and a 2.75 GPA  in college level science courses. 

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 60
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 35
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Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants::
All prerequisite courses must be completed within the past 6 years and with a grade of "C" or higher.

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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry 1 with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry 2 with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics for Professionals
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry 1 with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry 2 with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy & Physiology 1 with Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy & Physiology 2 with Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: General Physics
Semester Hours (Min): 3

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to Fall semester enrollment.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
We will accept online science courses that were a result of Covid 19 restrictions.

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: No

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No

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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
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Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: No

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Co-Worker: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Employer: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Faculty Advisor: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
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Pharmacist: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Politician: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Pre-Health Advisor: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Any Subject Area): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Liberal Arts): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
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Supervisor: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Teaching Assistant: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : No Answer

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: No answer

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Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements::
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International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
School requires a foreign transcript evaluation report (ie WES) to be sent to the school in addition to an original foreign transcript.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: Yes
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: :
All students whose native language is not English must submit evidence of competence in the English language at a level that will provide the English-language skills necessary for success at the University. 

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.:
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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Students applying for entry into the program participate in a panel interview.  Students will have 30 minutes with the panel to complete a standardized set of questions.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://www.onu.edu/college-pharmacy
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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?: Yes
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies::
A $200 deposit must be submitted and it is refundable until May 1.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-25
Additional details for accepted applicants::
For students entering the 4 year PharmD program, Dr. Steve Leonard will contact deposited students regarding orientation and registration. 

For students entering our Direct Entry 0 - 6 program, information about summer orientation and registration will be sent to you by the Office of Admission.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes