College of Pharmacy

EXAMINE THE FACTS

We offer a pharmacy education steeped in 130 years of excellence.

92% placement rate
93% pass rate on the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) on the first attempt
9,000+ pharmacy graduates since 1884
0-6 direct admit pharmacy program, one of only seven in the country

UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITY

We have one of the largest pharmacy alumni networks in the country. Our pharmacists are making a difference at diverse and leading health care organizations. Here’s where you could end up.

APPLY BY DECEMBER 1

We require an interview as part of the application process, therefore we recommend you complete your application by December 1. The following items are needed for your application:
1. University application or The Common Application
2. High-school transcripts
3. Aptitude test scores. ACT and/or SAT
4. Letter of recommendation

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FILL NEEDS, NOT PRESCRIPTIONS

The pharmacy profession blends problem-solving skills with people skills. Pharmacists are not only medication experts, they’re the most accessible healthcare professionals. Here, you’ll develop expert knowledge while helping people in the community live healthier lives. 100% of our students engage in community health outreach clinics, health risk screenings, preventative health services, and health education for the public.
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Learn, study, collaborate

Today’s pharmacists need to communicate and collaborate effectively and think outside the box. ONU’s world class laboratory and learning spaces optimize this type of learning.
-Giant Eagle Student Lounge
-Grunder Collaborative Learning Lab
-Turner Student Organization Room
-Pharmacy Skills Center and Simulation Lab
-Seven Research Labs
-Wheeler Pharmacy Services Center
-ONU HealthWise Pharmacy and Mobile Clinic

Leave the classroom behind

Become a patient-centered pharmacist with real world experiences that are an integral part of your ONU education.

These research opportunities have been rewarding and effective, as they have directly affected my decision to pursue a residency.

Emily Wells, pharmacy major

For high school students interested in learning more about the field of pharmacy, we offer summer pharmacy camps. Led by experienced ONU faculty, local health care leaders, and current ONU students, the camps allow you to explore the expanding role that pharmacists play in improving patient lives.

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Experience counts, and you’ll get plenty of it venturing out into the region with our award-winning community engagement programs. You’ll come to understand how pharmacists fill health care gaps in rural communities through preventative programs like mobile clinics, health risk assessments, health education, and primary care services. By the time you graduate, you’ll have already made a difference. And that’s just the beginning. Learn More
Learning in the classroom and labs is important, but practicing pharmacy puts your knowledge and skills into action helping people to live healthier lives. Through practice opportunities on and off campus, you’ll experience the profession of pharmacy guided by an experienced preceptor. We have relationships with over 1,500 practice sites across the country for both Introductory Practice Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs). We go above and beyond to find experiential learning opportunities tailored to your interests and needs.

For more information, contact Pat Parteleno, Director of Experiential Programs, Jennie Grundey, Assistant Director of Experiential Programs, or Lauren Krepps, Experiential Coordinator

525 South Main Street
Ada, Ohio 45810

419-772-2418

419-772-1866

419-772-2720 (fax)
We’ve compiled a list of important information about the Raabe College of Pharmacy, including our graduation outcomes, accreditation details, and mission and vision statements.

Graduate outcomes

On-time graduation rate, NAPLEX pass rate for graduates, MPJE pass rate for graduates, Residencies (% of graduates entering PGY1 residency)

Accreditation

The Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy degree is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

135 S. LaSalle St.

Suite 4100

Chicago, IL 60603-4810

Phone: 312-664-3575

Fax: 312-664-4652

www.acpe-accredit.org

The Higher Learning Commission

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400

Chicago, IL 60602

Phone: 312-263-0456

Fax: 312-263-7462

www.hlcommission.org

The Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy has been fully accredited by ACPE. The next onsite evaluation of the College of Pharmacy is scheduled for 2023-24.

- Accreditation Standards and Guidelines

- Student Complaint Policy and Procedure
Mission

We prepare pharmacists who improve health, serve others, lead change and advance the profession.

Vision

To lead the nation in the preparation of practice-ready pharmacists who serve as primary care providers and team leaders.

Values

We value our family members, faculty, staff, students and alumni through collaboration, community, diversity, excellence, faith, integrity and service.
In the ever-changing world of pharmacy, and with the evolving role of pharmacists as primary care providers and health educators, our duty to the citizens in our community has changed to meet the demands of patients. Since 2010, the Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy has provided health and wellness resources to the community through the outreach efforts of ONU HealthWise, a multidisciplinary team of ONU faculty, students and interdisciplinary health care specialists under the supervision of licensed professionals.

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GRADUATION RATE:

Graduation Class Entering Cohort % On Time Graduations** (for completion of 6 year direct entry program)
2014 168 83%
2015 160 81%
2016 165 89%
2017 195 82%
2018 157 92%
2019 149 87%
3-year average (2017-2019) 87%

NAPLEX PASS RATE FOR 2016-18 GRADUATES:

NAPLEX Pass Rate: The most recent year's NAPLEX results for first-time takers as found on the NABP website and 3-year average:

Graduation Class Number of first-time takers % Passing on 1st Attempt National Averages
2016 151 92.05% 85.86%
2017 149 93.29% 87.95%
2018 141 92.20% 89.46%
3 Year Average (2016-2018) 92.51%

MPJE PASS RATE FOR 2016-18 GRADUATES (MOST RECENT YEAR AND 3 YEAR AVERAGE):

MPJE Pass Rate: The most recent year's results for first time takers as found on the NABP website and 3 year average:

Graduating Class Number of first-time takers % Passing on 1st Attempt National Averages
2016 120 97.50% 81.72%
2017 109 88.99% 85.20%
2018 103 87.38% 83.76%
3 Year Average (2016-18): 91.29%

RESIDENCIES (% OF GRADUATES ENTERING PGY1 RESIDENCY):

Year Percentage
2014 24%
2015 38%
2016 37%
2017 42%
2018 45%
2019 38%
With more than a dozen professional, honorary Greek, and student government organizations on campus devoted to the pharmacy profession--getting involved outside the classroom is distinctly ONU! By participating in student organizations, you’ll develop leadership skills and a teamwork mindset. You’ll also build your network with pharmacists from around the country, and have the chance to travel, attend and present at professional and scientific conferences.

Professional organizations

- Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)

- American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)

- American Pharmacist Association--Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APHA-ASP)

- Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI)

- National Community Pharmacist Association (NCPA)

- Personalized Medicine Coalition (PMC)

- Polar Pediatrics

- Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP)

- Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)

- Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP)

Honoraries and Greek:

- Kappa Epsilon (Professional Pharmacy Fraternity)

-Kappa Psi (Professional Pharmacy Fraternity)

- Phi Lambda Sigma (Pharmacy Leadership Society)

- Rho Chi (Pharmacy Honor Society)

Student Government:

-Pharmacy Council
If you are interested in research, you’ll discover opportunities to work side-by-side with ONU professors in a variety of venues, including laboratory, epidemiologic, public health, and clinic research projects. Many ONU pharmacy students serve as authors on scientific papers and present research findings at regional and national conferences. High impact learning experiences like these are distinctly ONU!

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