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St Louis College of Pharmacy Admission Requirements

Saint Louis, Missouri

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Your chances of getting into St Louis College of Pharmacy

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

91.6%
Admission Difficulty for St Louis College of Pharmacy
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at St Louis College of Pharmacy is 91.6%.  Its admission rate is the 36th lowest in Missouri.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into St Louis College of Pharmacy and can you get accepted?

St Louis College of Pharmacy is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 696 out of the 760 who applied were admitted.

St Louis College of Pharmacy typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.65. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into St Louis College of Pharmacy?

92% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to St Louis College of Pharmacy you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.65 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1220 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

St Louis College of Pharmacy GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.65

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into St Louis College of Pharmacy?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into St Louis College of Pharmacy are to have around a 3.65 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.65 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as St Louis College of Pharmacy accepts 92% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at St Louis College of Pharmacy is 3.65 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #9 in Missouri for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since St Louis College of Pharmacy is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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St Louis College of Pharmacy SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to St Louis College of Pharmacy. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 22% of students submitted SAT scores and 39% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1060-1380

Applicants Submitting SAT 

22%
SAT Scores for St Louis College of Pharmacy
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 525
Math 25th Percentile 535
Composite 25th Percentile 1060
SAT Scores for St Louis College of Pharmacy
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 660
Math 75th Percentile 720
Composite 75th Percentile 1380
Average SAT Score 1220

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to St Louis College of Pharmacy?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at St Louis College of Pharmacy is 1220 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1060-1380. Students who get into St Louis College of Pharmacy score in the top 49 percent of all SAT test takers..  St Louis College of Pharmacy ranks #8 in the state of Missouri for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1220 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. St Louis College of Pharmacy regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1060 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1060, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 900, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

St Louis College of Pharmacy is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1220 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1220, you have around a 92% chance of being admitted. A 1380 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 96% chance of getting in.

St Louis College of Pharmacy admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1380 and Above Good >96%
1220 to 1380 Avg + 92%-96%
1060 to 1220 Avg - 86%-92%
900 to 1060 Reach 76%-86%
Less than 900 Low <76%
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St Louis College of Pharmacy ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

20-27 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

39%
ACT Scores for St Louis College of Pharmacy
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 19
Math 25th Percentile 19
Composite 25th Percentile 20
ACT Scores for St Louis College of Pharmacy
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 27
Math 75th Percentile 28
Composite 75th Percentile 27
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into St Louis College of Pharmacy?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to St Louis College of Pharmacy is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 20 and 27.  The school ranks #12 in Missouri for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 20 and score in the score in the top 49 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

39 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to St Louis College of Pharmacy.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as St Louis College of Pharmacy is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into St Louis College of Pharmacy for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 92% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 96% with a 27 ACT score.

St Louis College of Pharmacy admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >96%
23 to 27 Avg + 92%-96%
20 to 23 Avg - 87%-92%
17 to 20 Reach 79%-87%
Less than 17 Low <79%
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High School Class Rank

80% of St Louis College of Pharmacy freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 37% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted St Louis College of Pharmacy students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 37%
Top 25% of class 80%
Top 50% of class 98%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

St Louis College of Pharmacy admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 488 271 760
Accepted 446 249 696
Acceptance Rate 91% 92% 92%
Enrolled 61 44 106
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 18% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

100

Applicants have 100 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to St Louis College of Pharmacy is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to St Louis College of Pharmacy and what student information is used for admission decisions?

St Louis College of Pharmacy Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at St Louis College of Pharmacy
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because St Louis College of Pharmacy is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.65 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1220 and ACT of 23 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179265 IPEDS survey data for St Louis College of Pharmacy.

Last updated February 24, 2024