Facts & figures

VCU School of Pharmacy is among the best in the country for pharmacy education, research and funding. But don't take our word for it. Here are some benchmarks using the latest reported data from 2023-24.

Quick facts

Pharm.D., Ph.D. and M.S. students

faculty across three departments

on-time graduation rate

postgraduate training placement rate

pharmacy school in the country per U.S. News & World Report

Student Success

NAPLEX pass rate for first-time takers, exceeding the national average first-time pass rate for all ACPE Accredited Programs (79%)

MPJE pass rate for first-time takers, exceeding the national average first-time pass rate for all ACPE Accredited Programs (74%)

of Pharm.D. graduates who reported securing a job within six months of graduation said they were satisfied with their outcome after graduation

of graduate program graduates who reported securing a job within six months of graduation said they were satisfied with their outcome after graduation

Research Excellence

in National Institutes of Health research funding

invention disclosures, the second-most of any school or college at VCU

in research funding

Culture & Community

of Pharm.D. students agree that the School of Pharmacy is welcoming to those with diverse backgrounds

of graduate students agree that the School of Pharmacy is welcoming to those with diverse backgrounds

of employees agree that the School of Pharmacy is welcoming to those with diverse backgrounds