Pharmacy
Prepare for patient care, scientific research, clinical practice and community service through the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
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CSU by the Numbers
#1
Midwest pharmacy school for educating underrepresented minority students
73%
Of faculty are people of color
11:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
Best
America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026
Top 4%
Nationwide for economic mobility
Carnegie
Research designation
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Review cost and funding details and discover scholarships, loans and other financial aid options that make graduate education more accessible than ever.
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Your graduate or professional financial aid process starts with the FAFSA, which helps establish eligibility for federal, state and CSU aid programs.
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Degree-seeking students may be able to explore Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, TEACH Grant funding, graduate assistantships, student employment, veteran benefits and private education loans.
Learn more about funding optionsEstimate Costs by Credit
CSU publishes graduate, doctoral and pharmacy tuition by credit hour, along with mandatory fees and separate fee categories that may apply based on your program or enrollment.
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Discover Graduate and Professional StudiesMy journey at Chicago State University was very rewarding. I had the opportunity to earn more than a Master’s Degree in Counseling. The faculty members in the counseling program provided me with mentorship that helped in my personal, academic, and professional development.
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Where education connects to place and purpose.
CSU is rooted on Chicago’s South Side, located on 161 acres in Roseland and serving as the largest employer in the community.
That connection shapes a graduate experience tied to access, workforce development and community progress. Here, graduate study sits within a larger commitment to helping people and communities move forward.
Move Toward Your Pharmacy Career with Purpose
Discover a Doctor of Pharmacy education that connects patient care, scientific research, clinical learning and service at Chicago State University. Our fully accredited four-year program builds the knowledge and skills you need to serve diverse communities and prepare for professional pharmacy practice.
From Lab Skills to Clinical Care
The CSU PharmD connects classroom study with real-world experiences, helping you build practical skills and a deeper understanding of patient care.
Learn by Doing in the Lab
Develop new skills in 3,000-square-foot pharmacy laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment, giving your preparation a hands-on foundation in the science behind patient care.
Get to know the Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesConnect Class to Clinical Experiences
Clinical learning starts within the first two weeks of the PharmD program, helping you connect classroom concepts to patient care early.
Find out more about experiential learningLink Study With Research
CSU is a Carnegie-designated research university on the path toward R2 classification, giving your PharmD education a stronger research context as you connect academic study with clinical work, inquiry and service.
Learn more about CSU's Carnegie Research Designation
CSU School of Pharmacy by the Numbers
87.5%
NAPLEX pass rate for Class of 2025
4:1
PharmD student-to-faculty ratio
96+
Clinical rotation contracts
See Where a PharmD Can Take You
Prepare for pharmacy practice across fields
CSU’s Doctor of Pharmacy program positions you for professional practice across a range of pharmacy settings. Prepare for roles in:
- Community pharmacy
- Hospital pharmacy
- Ambulatory care
- Transitional care
- Corporate research environments
- Nutritional practices
- Pharmacy organizations
- Education
The coursework and real-world experiences build the skills pharmacists rely on every day. You’ll develop strengths in patient care, pharmacotherapeutics, communication, supervised practice experiences, drug literature evaluation, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry and pharmacology, giving you a foundation that can adapt to multiple career pathways.
Connect Pharmacy with Community Impact
Education rooted in health equity.
Step into a pharmacy career shaped by community impact, scientific discovery and a commitment to expanding access to care.
CSU was ranked #1 in the Midwest for educating underrepresented minority students in pharmacy, based on American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy data from Fall 2021. That recognition reflects a pharmacy school where access, representation and culturally competent care are part of the mission.
The small class sizes and supportive faculty create a collaborative environment where students can truly thrive.
Invest in Your Future with a PharmD
Review cost and funding details and discover scholarships, loans and other financial aid options that make graduate education more accessible than ever.
Explore PharmD Scholarships
Fall 2026 applicants who apply and are accepted to the PharmD program may be eligible for a two-year tuition and fees scholarship totaling $45,000.
Scholarships and awardsUse In-State Tuition Rates
Out-of-state students and permanent residents may access in-state tuition rates for the PharmD program, giving you a more affordable path to your degree.
Review tuition and costsFund Your Pharmacy Education
You may be eligible for graduate and professional aid paths, including loans, assistantships, student employment and private education loans.
Explore graduate financial aidACPE Accreditation
Move toward licensure with a four-year path.
CSU’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is a fully accredited four-year program built for students preparing for professional pharmacy practice.
Through coursework, supervised practice experiences, labs, research, clinical work, mentoring and service, you’ll build the foundation pharmacists rely on in patient care.
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