University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis

It is moderately difficult to get into St. Louis College of Pharmacy. St. Louis College of Pharmacy admitted 72% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 361 applications received in 2023, 260 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to St. Louis College of Pharmacy, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 3/1 and the application fee costs $55.

St. Louis College of Pharmacy Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of St. Louis College of Pharmacy's admissions stats.

St. Louis College of Pharmacy 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	37%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	10%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	98%
Waitlist	No

St. Louis College of Pharmacy Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	December 1	–
Early Decision II	Yes	December 1	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	–
Regular Decision	Yes	3 1	–

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Want to Apply Early to St. Louis College of Pharmacy?

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St. Louis College of Pharmacy offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by December 1

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due December 1.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at St. Louis College of Pharmacy is 97%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 72%.

St. Louis College of Pharmacy accepts about 88% of early action applicants and 72% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, St. Louis College of Pharmacy admitted 68 of the 70 students who applied early decision. Last year, St. Louis College of Pharmacy admitted 122 of the 139 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college to boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on St. Louis College of Pharmacy Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to St. Louis College of Pharmacy?

It is moderately difficult to get into St. Louis College of Pharmacy. St. Louis College of Pharmacy evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, St. Louis College of Pharmacy accepted 72% of all applicants, around 260 from 361 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like St. Louis College of Pharmacy, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Transfer student admissions is extremely difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to St. Louis College of Pharmacy

St. Louis College of Pharmacy has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does St. Louis College of Pharmacy Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at St. Louis College of Pharmacy

What does St. Louis College of Pharmacy consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Work Experience	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with St. Louis College of Pharmacy for more information on admission factors.

St. Louis College of Pharmacy 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to St. Louis College of Pharmacy, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with St. Louis College of Pharmacy's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into St. Louis College of Pharmacy?

Students admitted to St. Louis College of Pharmacy have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 64% submitted a class rank. At St. Louis College of Pharmacy 37% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 80% were in the top 25% and 98% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At St. Louis College of Pharmacy, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to St. Louis College of Pharmacy directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

St. Louis College of Pharmacy is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 10% of St. Louis College of Pharmacy's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 98% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of St. Louis College of Pharmacy students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of St. Louis College of Pharmacy students scored 620 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

To be most competitive at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, you should strive to earn between 24 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for St. Louis College of Pharmacy's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for St. Louis College of Pharmacy students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

More Information on Transferring to St. Louis College of Pharmacy

For transfer students, it is extremely difficult to get admitted to St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1.

Transfer students can enroll in St. Louis College of Pharmacy during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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St. Louis College of Pharmacy Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to St. Louis College of Pharmacy?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

Does St. Louis College of Pharmacy accept transfer credits?

✅ St. Louis College of Pharmacy accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does St. Louis College of Pharmacy accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ St. Louis College of Pharmacy accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to St. Louis College of Pharmacy?

❌ No, St. Louis College of Pharmacy is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is St. Louis College of Pharmacy's acceptance rate?

✅ St. Louis College of Pharmacy has an acceptance rate of 72%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at St. Louis College of Pharmacy?

✅ St. Louis College of Pharmacy's early decision acceptance rate was 97% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at St. Louis College of Pharmacy?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at St. Louis College of Pharmacy was 88% in 2021.

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