PharmD Excellence Indicators
The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
On-Time Graduation Rate
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matriculated | 108 | 108 | 108 |
| Dismissed | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Withdrew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Delayed Graduation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Graduated within 4 Years | 106 (98.15%) |
106 (98.15%) |
107 (99.07%) |
| Graduated within 5 Years | -- | -- | -- |
| Overall Retention* | 106 (98.15%) |
106 (98.15%) |
107 (99.07%) |
*Retention is defined as the number of students who complete the 4-year program (even if they graduate a year or more later than the rest of their cohort).
North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX®)
Results for First-Time Attempts
| Year | First-Time Attempts | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2016* | 103 | 93.20% |
| 2015 | 108 | 95.37% |
| 2014 | 101 | 97.03% |
*Data includes only 1st and 2nd testing window as the 3rd window is not yet completed.
Measures of Student Achievement
Placement: Class of 2016*
- Employment: 45 (42.06%)
- Residency: 43 (40.19%)
- Fellowship: 2 (1.87%)
- Graduate Program: 1 (0.93%)
- Still Searching: 3 (2.80%)
- Unknown (not responding): 13 (12.15%)
*Reporting 30 days post graduation
Residency Information: Class of 2016
61 members of the Class of 2016 enrolled in the residency match process. Of those 61, 43 (70.00%) obtained a residency. The total match rate for graduates ranking Phase I and Phase II is 88.00%. Graduates matched in the following program types:
- Community PGY1: 8 (18.60%)
- Health System Administration PGY1&2: 2 (4.65%)
- Other PGY1: 33 (76.74%)