A Christ-Centered, Future-Focused Pharmacy Education
Cedarville University offers a distinct kind of pharmacy education — one that begins begins with a biblical foundation for patient-focused care and innovative training. You’ll be equipped not only to excel as a pharmacist but also to serve with compassion and biblical conviction in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.
Grounded in Biblical Truth
At Cedarville, Scripture is the foundation of everything we do. We affirm the inerrancy and authority of the Bible, and your peers will share a common faith in Jesus Christ and a desire to use pharmacy as their ministry for Christ.
Biblical truth is woven throughout your coursework, informing your understanding of medical ethics, the sanctity of life, and the value of every patient made in God’s image.
Academic Excellence and Affordability
With more than 30 years of success in the health sciences, Cedarville is recognized for producing pharmacy graduates who are academically excellent and biblically grounded.
Our six-year PharmD path, compared to a traditional eight-year degree path, saves both time and money — making Cedarville one of the most affordable private pharmacy schools in the nation.
Explore CostsProfessional Involvement and Leadership
Our students engage with local and national pharmacy organizations to develop leadership skills, network with professionals, and serve their communities.
Student organizations include:
- American Pharmacists Association (APhA-ASP)
- Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI)
- Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society
- National Pharmaceutical Association
- Student Academic Advisory Board
- RxConnections (Prepharmacy)
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP-SCCP)
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP-SSHP)
Accredited and Respected
Cedarville University is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Ohio Department of Higher Education to grant the Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Cedarville University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190 South LaSalle Street, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL 60603, 312/664-3575; FAX 866/228-2631, website www.acpe-accredit.org.
Celebrating Successes
Since 2016, we've launched more than 413 graduates into successful pharmacy careers across hospitals, retail chains, research institutions, and their own practices. Many have also matched with top residency programs, including Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Nationwide Children's, and OhioHealth.
Recent Successes
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38 Average Class Size
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83% Five-Year Residency Match Rate (Both PGY1 and PGY2)
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91% 2023 Graduation Rate
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47% Ethnic Diversity in the 2024 Cohort
NAPLEX Pass Rate
| Year | First Time | First Time National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60.0% | 75.7% |
| 2023 | 73.7% | 75.7% |
| 2022 | 70.7% | 76.8% |
Residency Match Rate
| Year | First Time | ASHP Reported National Match Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86.0% | 81.0% |
| 2024 | 82.6% | 72.6% |
| 2023 | 73.5% | 83.0% |
Four-Year Graduation Rate
| Year | CU |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 95.0% |
| 2023 | 100% |
| 2022 | 89.0% |
MJPE First-Time Pass Rate
| Year | CU | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.9% | 76.0% |
| 2023 | 70.4% | 71.5% |
| 2022 | 76.0% | 73.9% |
For further information regarding first-time pass rates, see the of Schools of Pharmacy.