The University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program has been granted accredited status by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, the national agency for the accreditation of professional degree programs in pharmacy and providers of continuing pharmacy education.
In addition to ACPE accreditation, the college has received accreditations from the
American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) and the American Association
of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC). The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
has also approved the Pharm.D. program.
North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) Performance
| Year | USC First-Time Pass Rate | National First-Time Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89.9% | 77.5% |
As part of the licensure process, all pharmacy candidates must take the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) exam.
Complete lists of passing rates for graduates of ACPE-accredited pharmacy programs are available from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. Please visit the NABP website for more information.
Four-Year Graduation Rate
| Year | 4-Year Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 82.0% |
Students at the College of Pharmacy are well positioned to graduate in four years thanks to strong support of faculty, administrators, and a dedicated academic success coach. Even when graduating in four years is not possible for an individual student, they still benefit from guidance and support from administrators ensuring the student is well cared for.
Residency Match
| Year |
USC ASHP Match Rate |
National ASHP Match Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 96% | 81% |
Our college’s success in placing residents reflects our emphasis on preparation through the Pre-Residency track, which has created a roadmap for students to achieve a successful match.
Professional Licensure Information
Each state has its own pharmacy licensing board with its own state specific licensing requirements. The University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy professional degree program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), making its graduates eligible to sit for pharmacist licensure exams (e.g., NAPLEX and MPJE).
Some states may have specific requirements that applicants for licensure must meet in addition to graduating from an ACPE-accredited program. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) provides information regarding individual state boards of pharmacy and licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a student may wish to become licensed following graduation.
Additional information may be found on the Office of the Provost's website for Academic Programs Professional Licensure Information.