Why should I consider the UI College of Pharmacy?
- Ranked #24 PharmD program by U.S. News & World Report
- 76% of students receive scholarships (2025)
- 96% residency match rate (Class of 2025)
- Practice-ready training under Iowa’s 2025 Standard of Care Act
- 1,000+ preceptors across 18 states and 5 countries
- Learn from world-renowned faculty (28% among top 2% of scientists)
- First-generation student support program (launched 2026)
- Multiple mentorship and leadership opportunities
- Hands-on research with faculty
- Interprofessional training with health sciences students
- Global learning experiences (Belize, Ireland, Japan, Romania)
- Community engagement in clinics, advocacy, and outreach
- Flexible pathways to shape your pharmacy career
97 %
National Match Rate = 76%
97 %
3-year average of graduating within four years.
Top 25
We proudly claim membership within the top 20% of all 142 pharmacy schools!
"From day one, I immediately felt part of the Iowa pharmacy family; I was a person with a name,
backstory, and aspirations."M. Peck, '20 PharmD
Pharmacy Is Right For You!
Pharmacists use their medication expertise to treat patients, collaborate with other health care professionals, promote population health, and manage pharmacy systems.
Pharmacists are
- Great communicators
- Team-focused
- Stand-out leaders
- Detail-oriented
- Interested in life-long learning
- Good problem solvers
What do Pharmacists Do?
- Advise patients
- Monitor patients' health
- Advocate for medication safety
- Compound medications
- Give immunizations
- Ensure accurate medication and dosage
- Manage, consult on the side effects of medication
- Conduct health and wellness screenings
- Collaborate with healthcare providers