UIC College of Pharmacy
PCAT Median
440
420–460 range
GPA Median
3.48
3.33–3.63 range
Acceptance Rate
45%
Program avg: 61.6%
Class Size
196
How to Get Into UIC College of Pharmacy
To be competitive at UIC College of Pharmacy, applicants typically present a PCAT score near 440 (middle 50%: 420–460) and a GPA around 3.48 (3.33–3.63). UIC College of Pharmacy admits about 45% of applicants. Each entering class is roughly 196 students. The school is located in Chicago, IL. Figures reflect the 2025 entering class. Enter your own GPA and PCAT score on AdmitBase to see your personalized match category and admission odds.
Admitted Student Profiles
PCAT Score Range
GPA Range
Historical Trends
34-year data (1989–2022)
| Year | PCAT Median | GPA Median | Accept % | Apps | Class Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | — | — | — | — | 106 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — | 137 |
| 1991 | — | — | — | — | 131 |
| 1992 | — | — | — | — | 142 |
| 1993 | — | — | — | — | 141 |
| 1994 | — | — | — | — | 155 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — | 135 |
| 1996 | — | — | — | — | 170 |
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 183 |
| 1998 | — | — | — | 380 | 183 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | 445 | 188 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | 494 | 176 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 568 | 189 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | 905 | 173 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | 1,515 | 180 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | 1,459 | 180 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | 1,359 | 211 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | 1,457 | 215 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | 1,507 | 195 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | 1,362 | 190 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | 1,340 | 188 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | 1,541 | 199 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 1,476 | 208 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 670 | 202 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 621 | 221 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 540 | 223 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 864 | 228 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 1,018 | 213 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 668 | 221 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 496 | 210 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 454 | 201 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 581 | 212 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 535 | 214 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 465 | 196 |
Tuition
In-State / Resident
$27,058
$6,193 above program average
Out-of-State / Non-Resident
$27,058
Outcomes
Board/Certification Pass Rate
94%
Data source: AACP Institutional Research (2025). Statistics reflect the most recently published admission cycle.
UIC College of Pharmacy: Frequently Asked Questions
What is UIC College of Pharmacy's acceptance rate?
UIC College of Pharmacy has an acceptance rate of about 45% (2025 entering class). For comparison, the average across Pharmacy programs we track is 61.6%.
What PCAT score do you need for UIC College of Pharmacy?
Admitted students at UIC College of Pharmacy have a median PCAT score of 440, with a middle-50% range of 420 to 460 (2025 entering class). A score at or above the median makes you most competitive.
What GPA do you need to get into UIC College of Pharmacy?
The median GPA of admitted students at UIC College of Pharmacy is 3.48, with a middle-50% range of 3.33 to 3.63 (2025 entering class).
How much does UIC College of Pharmacy cost?
Annual in-state or resident tuition at UIC College of Pharmacy is $27,058. Tuition figures exclude living expenses and fees.
How hard is it to get into UIC College of Pharmacy?
Admission to UIC College of Pharmacy is competitive: it admits roughly 45% of applicants, the median PCAT is 440, the median GPA is 3.48. Applicants near or above these medians have the strongest odds. Use AdmitBase to see whether UIC College of Pharmacy is a Safety, Target, Reach, or Far Reach for your specific GPA and PCAT score.
Where is UIC College of Pharmacy located?
UIC College of Pharmacy is located in Chicago, IL.
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