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University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

8:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

Mission Statement

Our mission is excellence in pharmacy education, firmly grounded in and integrated with the sciences and the liberal arts. We are committed to the profession, the pharmaceutical sciences and the advancement of pharmacy practice through an emphasis on student-centered learning, scholarly activity and service to society.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$30,708

Out of state

$30,708
Graduate

In state

$9,150

Out of state

$9,150

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 34.0% $6,710
State/local grants 30.0% $2,151
Institutional grants 87.0% $19,187
Loans 100.0% $7,388

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$13,700 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,200 per year

Personal Expenses

$7,412 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Natural Sciences
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies
  • Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
    • Biomedical Sciences, General
      • A general, program that focuses on the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to health and medicine, or a program in one or more of the biomedical sciences that is undifferentiated as to title. Includes instruction in any of the basic medical sciences at the research level; biological science research in biomedical faculties; and general studies encompassing a variety of the biomedical disciplines. See other colleges that offer this major
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
    • Pre-Pharmacy Studies
    • Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
      • A program that focuses on the application of chemistry to the study of biologically and clinically active substances, biological and pharmacological interactions, and the development of associated research methods, techniques, and clinical trial procedures. Includes instruction in organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular graphics, rational drug design, toxicology, molecular biology, pharmacology, enzyme mechanisms, receptor theory, neurochemistry, drug metabolism, drug synthesis, biological mechanisms of drug action, research tools and techniques, and laboratory safety. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Pharmaceutical Sciences
      • A program that focuses on the basic sciences that underlie drugs and drug therapy and that prepares individuals for further study and/or careers in pharmaceutical science and research, pharmaceutical administration and sales, biotechnology, drug manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and related fields. Includes instruction in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, pharmaceutics, pharmacology and toxicology, dosage formulation, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulations. See other colleges that offer this major
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
      • A program that derives from two or more distinct programs and that is integrated around a unifying theme or topic that cannot be subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Natural Sciences
    • Human Biology
      • An interdisciplinary program that focuses on understanding the human being from the biological, social science, and humanities perspectives and that addresses contemporary issues related to biology and society, such as global health and disease, environmental policy, bioethics, and biotechnology. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
91.08%
  • Apply 527
  • Accepted 480
  • Attend 77

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
$0

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Recommended
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Recommended
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
580-620
ACT Composite
21-27
SAT Reading
530-620
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
65%
Male Students
35%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian63.45%
  2. Asian15.89%
  3. Black10.51%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities5.26%
  5. Hispanic/Latino2.63%
  6. Not Specified1.5%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.38%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.38%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,010

Undergraduate students

293

Graduate students

717

Full Time Students
97%
Part Time Students
3%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
Female sports:
  • All Track Combined
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Soccer
  • Field Hockey
  • Volleyball
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • All Track Combined
    • Baseball
    • Swimming and Diving
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Female

    • All Track Combined
    • Swimming and Diving
    • Soccer
    • Field Hockey
    • Volleyball
    • Softball
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
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