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Online pathwayMidwest

Butler University

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Indianapolis, IN

Online pathway with on-campus immersions and in-person practice experiences.

Accreditation
Verify current ACPE status
Format
Online pathway
Length
Four years
NAPLEX
92.9% school-level first-time NAPLEX pass rate
Campus / immersion notes

Butler states that online PharmD students complete three immersions and should plan for live Zoom sessions, homework, readings, at-home labs, on-campus immersions, and in-person pharmacy practice experiences.

Clinical rotations

Butler states that online PharmD students complete the same required IPPE and APPE rotations as on-campus students, including two IPPEs after the first and second years and 10 one-month APPE rotations in the fourth year.

IndianaPrivate nonprofitOnline PharmD Pathway
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Distance pathwayMidwest

Creighton University

School of Pharmacy and Health Professions

Omaha, NE

Established distance pathway with required Omaha campus visits and clinical rotations.

Accreditation
Verify current ACPE status
Format
Distance pathway
Length
Four years
NAPLEX
89.5% school-level first-time NAPLEX pass rate
Campus / immersion notes

Creighton states that distance students come to the Omaha campus five times: welcome/orientation before the program begins, two weeks each summer for Pharmacy Skills Labs, and hooding/commencement.

Clinical rotations

Creighton states that the distance pathway has the same clinical component as the campus pathway, including eight five-week clinical rotations with required and elective subject areas.

NebraskaPrivate nonprofitDistance Pathway PharmD
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Online pathwayNortheast

Duquesne University

School of Pharmacy

Pittsburgh, PA

Online pathway with strategic on-campus experiences and experiential rotations.

Accreditation
Verify current ACPE status
Format
Online pathway
Length
Four-year or six-year pathway options
NAPLEX
91.7% school-level first-time NAPLEX pass rate
Campus / immersion notes

Duquesne describes online coursework with strategic on-campus experiences; the graduate catalog says students come to campus during the first three years for laboratory and professional development components.

Clinical rotations

Duquesne states that students complete IPPE and APPE rotations; the final professional year is comprised of advanced experiential learning.

PennsylvaniaPrivate nonprofitOnline PharmD Pathway
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Distance pathwayMulti-state

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

School of Pharmacy

Erie, PA / Bradenton, FL

Distance education pathway with required campus laboratory periods.

Accreditation
Verify current ACPE status
Format
Distance pathway
Length
Four years
NAPLEX
75.9% school-level first-time NAPLEX pass rate
Campus / immersion notes

LECOM states that students attend the Erie, PA or Bradenton, FL campus for one to two weeks at the end of the second semester in the first two years for laboratory work, case studies, patient counseling sessions, and presentations.

Clinical rotations

LECOM states that the APPE year includes six six-week rotations in community and clinical settings.

Pennsylvania / FloridaPrivate nonprofitDistance Education Pathway PharmD
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Format to verifyMidwest

Manchester University

College of Pharmacy, Natural and Health Sciences

Fort Wayne, IN

Pathway format and current online availability should be verified directly with the school.

Accreditation
Verify current ACPE status
Format
Format to verify
Length
Verify with Manchester University
NAPLEX
66.7% school-level first-time NAPLEX pass rate
Campus / immersion notes

Verify whether the current Manchester pathway is online, hybrid, or campus-based and what campus or lab requirements apply.

Clinical rotations

Experiential learning and clinical rotations are required; verify placement rules, timing, and geography with Manchester University.

IndianaPrivate nonprofitOnline PharmD Pathway
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Online pathwayNortheast

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

School of Pharmacy

Boston / Worcester, MA

Online accelerated pathway with in-person and experiential requirements.

Accreditation
Verify current ACPE status
Format
Online pathway
Length
Accelerated pathway; verify current length with MCPHS
NAPLEX
Pathway mapping to verify
Campus / immersion notes

The MCPHS online accelerated pathway includes in-person or campus-based requirements; verify current travel, lab, and campus expectations with MCPHS.

Clinical rotations

Experiential learning and clinical rotations are required; verify placement rules, timing, and geography with MCPHS.

MassachusettsPrivate nonprofitOnline PharmD Pathway
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Online pathwayMid-Atlantic

Shenandoah University

Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy

Winchester, VA

Online pathway with in-person requirements to verify before applying.

Accreditation
Verify current ACPE status
Format
Online pathway
Length
Verify with Shenandoah University
NAPLEX
Pathway mapping to verify
Campus / immersion notes

The online pathway includes in-person or campus-based requirements; verify current campus, lab, and travel expectations with Shenandoah University.

Clinical rotations

Experiential learning and clinical rotations are required; verify placement rules, timing, and geography with Shenandoah University.

VirginiaPrivate nonprofitOnline PharmD Pathway
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Online pathwaySoutheast

South College

School of Pharmacy

Knoxville, TN

Online pathway with in-person and experiential requirements to verify.

Accreditation
Verify current ACPE status
Format
Online pathway
Length
Verify with South College
NAPLEX
81.4% school-level first-time NAPLEX pass rate
Campus / immersion notes

Verify current campus, lab, skills, and travel requirements with South College.

Clinical rotations

Experiential learning and clinical rotations are required; verify placement rules, timing, and geography with South College.

TennesseePrivate institutionOnline PharmD Pathway
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Online pathwayNortheast

St. John Fisher University

Wegmans School of Pharmacy

Rochester, NY

Hybrid online PharmD pathway with source-refreshed admissions and prerequisite details.

Accreditation
Verify current ACPE status
Format
Online pathway
Length
Four years
NAPLEX
85.2% school-level first-time NAPLEX pass rate
Campus / immersion notes

Fisher Pharm.D. Online is described as a hybrid pathway. Confirm the current schedule for campus-based or in-person requirements directly with the program before applying.

Clinical rotations

Experiential learning and clinical rotations are required. Confirm placement expectations and state eligibility with the program.

New YorkPrivate nonprofitFisher Pharm.D. Online
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Distance-forward pathwaySouthwest

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy

Texas

Pioneer Pathway with distance-forward, regional, and in-person requirements to verify.

Accreditation
Verify current ACPE status
Format
Distance-forward pathway
Length
Verify with TTUHSC
NAPLEX
Pathway mapping to verify
Campus / immersion notes

Verify Pioneer Pathway campus, regional, lab, and travel requirements with TTUHSC.

Clinical rotations

Experiential learning and clinical rotations are required; verify placement rules, timing, and geography with TTUHSC.

TexasPublic universityPioneer Pathway PharmD
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Remote pathwayMountain West

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Aurora, CO

Remote pathway with synchronous classes, campus visits, and Colorado-based experiential requirements.

Accreditation
Verify current ACPE status
Format
Remote pathway
Length
Four years
NAPLEX
77.2% school-level first-time NAPLEX pass rate
Campus / immersion notes

CU Anschutz states that remote pathway students come to campus for up to 10 days each semester during years 1, 2, and 3 to complete hands-on requirements such as lab work and vaccination training; travel costs are covered by the student.

Clinical rotations

CU Anschutz describes a two-week community IPPE in year 1, a two-week hospital IPPE in Colorado in year 2, a six-week Patient Care Advanced IPPE in year 3, and seven six-week APPEs in year 4, with four core APPEs completed in Colorado.

ColoradoPublic universityRocky Mountain Remote Pathway PharmD
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Distance pathwayMidwest

University of Findlay

College of Pharmacy

Findlay, OH

Distance PharmD pathway with asynchronous online coursework and on-campus immersions.

Accreditation
Verify current ACPE status
Format
Distance pathway
Length
Four years / nine semesters
NAPLEX
94.7% school-level first-time NAPLEX pass rate
Campus / immersion notes

Findlay describes on-campus orientation and White Coat Ceremony, one-week on-campus immersions in May during years 1, 2, and 3, and an on-campus camp for NAPLEX/MPJE exam preparation and graduation.

Clinical rotations

Findlay describes 100 IPPE hours in each of years 1, 2, and 3, followed by 1,400 APPE hours during year 4 with rotations such as general medicine, ambulatory care, community pharmacy, geriatrics, and cardiology.

OhioPrivate nonprofitDistance Doctor of Pharmacy
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Extended online pathwayWest

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy

Hilo, HI

Extended online pathway with annual Hilo immersions and full-time in-person APPE year.

Accreditation
Verify current ACPE status
Format
Extended online pathway
Length
5.5 years
NAPLEX
90.9% school-level first-time NAPLEX pass rate
Campus / immersion notes

UH Hilo describes PharmD-XO as an extended online pathway with immersion experiences; the first 4.5 years include online coursework and a requirement to be on campus in Hilo once a year for 2-4 weeks to acquire essential clinical skills.

Clinical rotations

UH Hilo states that the final year is comprised of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences requiring full-time, in-person studies.

HawaiiPublic universityPharmD-XO Pathway
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Distance pathwayNortheast

Western New England University

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Springfield, MA

Four-year distance pathway with synchronous/asynchronous coursework and campus immersions.

Accreditation
Verify current ACPE status
Format
Distance pathway
Length
Four years
NAPLEX
84.8% school-level first-time NAPLEX pass rate
Campus / immersion notes

Western New England describes five one-week immersive sessions over four years for the Distance Learning Pathway, including orientation and hands-on learning/assessment sessions at specific points in the program.

Clinical rotations

Western New England states that summer IPPEs occur between PY1-PY2 and PY2-PY3, and that IPPE and APPE sites are national for the distance pathway.

MassachusettsPrivate nonprofitDistance Learning Pathway PharmD
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Extended distance pathwayNortheast

Western New England University

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Springfield, MA

Six-year extended distance pathway with slower-paced online coursework and campus immersions.

Accreditation
Verify current ACPE status
Format
Extended distance pathway
Length
Six years
NAPLEX
84.8% school-level first-time NAPLEX pass rate
Campus / immersion notes

Western New England describes six one-week immersive sessions over six years for the Extended Distance Learning Pathway, with online classroom instruction and hands-on, in-person experiential learning.

Clinical rotations

Western New England states that summer IPPEs occur between PY1-PY2 and PY2-PY3, and that IPPE and APPE sites are national for the extended distance pathway.

MassachusettsPrivate nonprofitExtended Distance Learning Pathway PharmD
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Accreditation guide

What accreditation status means

Accreditation language can be confusing. Use ACPE and school sources to verify status, then ask how that status affects your timeline, licensure eligibility, and risk tolerance.

Full accreditation

A PharmD program has met ACPE standards. Students should still verify the program's current status before applying.

Candidate status

A newer program may have enrolled students but not yet graduated its first class. Students should review the current status and risks carefully.

Pre-candidate status

A planned or developing program may be progressing toward accreditation but may not yet have enrolled students.

Probation

A program may remain accredited while addressing standards concerns, but students should investigate the issue directly with ACPE and the school.

Verification checklist

How students should evaluate a pharmacy school

A useful school shortlist should account for accreditation, program format, admissions fit, total cost, experiential requirements, and licensure planning.

01

Check ACPE directly

Use ACPE as the official source for accreditation status and any accreditation actions.

02

Confirm licensure eligibility

Verify that the pathway supports the pharmacist licensure process in the state where you plan to practice.

03

Review admissions requirements

Compare prerequisites, GPA expectations, application materials, interviews, deadlines, and testing policies.

04

Estimate total cost

Compare tuition, fees, technology, travel, living costs, relocation, and financial aid rather than tuition alone.

05

Compare outcomes and support

Look for NAPLEX context, experiential placements, residency support, advising, and student services.

FAQs

Accredited pharmacy school FAQs

What makes a pharmacy school accredited?

In the United States, PharmD program accreditation is handled by ACPE. Students should verify current accreditation status directly with ACPE and the school before applying or enrolling.

Is an online PharmD program accredited the same way as a campus program?

Accreditation is tied to the PharmD program and institution, but online, distance, and hybrid pathways can have different format, travel, state eligibility, and experiential requirements. Verify the pathway details directly with the school.

Should I choose a pharmacy school based only on accreditation?

No. Accreditation should be the first filter, but students should also compare admissions fit, total cost, location, format, experiential placements, NAPLEX context, support, and licensure planning.

Why are some fields marked verify?

Pharmacy program details can change. When a field is marked verify, students should confirm the current policy with the official school page, ACPE, PharmCAS, NABP, or the relevant state board.

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