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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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Website: http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd<br>
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Phone: 919-966-9429<br>
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'''Phone:''' 919-966-9429<br>
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May submit online questions at http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/ploneformmailer.2006-08-21.6149335198
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'''Admissions online questions page:''' click [http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/ploneformmailer.2006-08-21.6149335198 here]
  
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==Admission Requirements==
 
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===General Notes===
 
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*Four year program leading to a PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy)
 
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*Offers both PharmD and PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences
 
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*Minimum of two years of university study required for admission
 
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*Ranked as the #2 Pharmacy School in the US by US News & World Report
 
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*152 out of 850 students were accepted in 2008
 
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*Maximum of 18% of admitted students are from out of state
 
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For more information, please visit http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/about-us/fast-facts
 
  
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===Criteria===
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==Program Information==
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====Required classes====
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*Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
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*If entering with a B.A., must have the equivalent of...
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*Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical sciences is also available
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** 8 course hours of General Chemistry + lab
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*International recognized Pharm.D program
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**8 course hours of Organic chemistry + lab
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*4 years in length
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**4 course hours Biology + lab
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*Number of applications in 2008:  850
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**4 course hours in Physiology or Human Anatomy
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*Number of offers sent out: 155
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**4 course hours in Microbiology
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*No more than 18% of the applicants are accepted from out-of-state applicants
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**8 course hours in Physics + lab
 
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**3 course hours in single variable Calculus
 
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**3 course hours in Statistics
 
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*If entering without a completed B.A., must have all of the above as well as the equivalent of...
 
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**9-10 course hours in the study of a single Foreign Language (up to intermediate level or higher)
 
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** 3 courses ( 9 course hours) in at least two different departments in the Social/Behavioural Sciences
 
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**3 course hours in Philosophy
 
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**3 course hours in Literature
 
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**3 course hours in Visual or Performing Arts
 
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** 1 course hour in “Lifetime Fitness”
 
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**3 course hours in US Diversity
 
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**3 course hours in Global Issues
 
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**6 course hours in English Language Arts
 
  
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For more information please visit http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/prerequisites/courses/prerequisites-for-applicants-who-entered-college-fall-2006-or-after
 
  
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To check course equivalence, visit https://s4.its.unc.edu/sis/adm/xfereq.html and select McGill from list
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==Admission Requirements==
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: no degree requirement
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*Required Courses
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**General Biology with lab (4 credits)
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**Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
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**Human Anatomy or physiology with lab (4 credits)
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**Calculus (3 credits)
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**Statistics (3 credits)
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**General Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
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**Organic Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
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**General Physics with labs (8 credits)
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*For students who will not complete a bachelor’s degree following requirements also apply
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**Social and Behavioural Sciences (9 credits) – at least two must be from different departments with at least one course involved in historical analysis
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**English composition (6 credits)
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**Humanities and Fine Arts
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***Philosophy, ethics and etc (3 credits)
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***Literature (3 credits)
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***Visual or Performing Arts (3 credits)
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**Lifetime fitness (1 credit)
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**U.S. Diversity (3 credits)
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**Global Issues (3 credits)
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**Foreign language up to level 3 or intermediate in a single language (9-10 credits)
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/prerequisites/courses/prerequisites-for-applicants-who-entered-college-fall-2006-or-after here]
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For transfer equivalency information click [http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/prerequisites/transfer-equivalency here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Average GPA of students admitted in Fall 2008 was 3.50
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*Average GPA 2008 admitted applicants: 3.5
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For more information, please visit http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/about-us/fast-facts
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*Grades below C- for prerequisite courses are not acceptable
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/faq here]
  
 
====PCAT====
 
====PCAT====
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*Applicants must write the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT)
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*Should strive for 70% or higher
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*Test must be written before October of the year prior to admission and scores should be no more than three years old
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*Average PCAT composite % rank: 85%
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*Scores must be submitted directly to PharmCAS (see “Application” below)
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/prerequisites/pcat here]
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*Average rank of admitted students is within the 85% percentile
 
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For more information, please visit http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/prerequisites/pcat or http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/faq
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Two letters of reference to be submitted through PharmCAS
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*Application form to PharmCAS
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*Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
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*Official transcript from each college attended
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For more information, please visit http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/how-to-apply/application-phase-i
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*TOEFL score (if required) submitted to PharmCAS
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*Two recommendation forms submitted to PharmCAS
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*Supplemental Application to UNC
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*Health checks
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**Immunization requirements
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***Hep. B series (3 shots)
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***Varicella (chickenpox) immunizations or titer
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***Two tuberculosis skin tests
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For PharmCAS website, click [http://www.pharmcas.org here]
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For health requirements click [http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/prerequisites/health-requirements here]
  
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====Other====
 
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*Must have all necessary vaccinations
 
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*Must have valid health insurance
 
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For more information, please visit http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/prerequisites/health-requirements
 
  
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==Application==
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==Interview==
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*Apply online through Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS)
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*Scheduled December through early March
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**Applicants must supply biographical info, transcripts and academic history, descriptions of work experience and extracurriculars, PCAT score and recommendations, along with a personal statement
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*Combination of faculty, staff, students, and alumni will participate in interview. Generally two people interview each applicant
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**See http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/how-to-apply/application-phase-i
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*Professional dress is required
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**See http://www.pharmcas.org/
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/faq#interviewing here]
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*Must also complete supplemental application form, submitted online along with a mailed copy of the confirmation form (75 USD charge applies)
 
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**See http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/how-to-apply/application-phase-ii/application-phase-ii
 
  
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==Interviews==
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==Timeline ==
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*Interviews usually conducted by a Faculty member and an alumnus
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* August – Application through PharmCAS is available
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*Applicants encouraged to bring their own questions
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*November 1- Deadline for PharmCAS application and supplemental application (including health checks)
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For more information, please visit http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/how-to-apply/interviews
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*December through early March – Interviews
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*April 6, 24, June 17, August 12, September 9, 2009 – Information sessions
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For more information on information sessions click [http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/info-sessions here]
  
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==Deadlines for Fall 2009 Admission==
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==Tuition 2007-2008==
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*Nov. 1, 2008 – Deadline for PharmCAS application
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*Tuition (residents) - $ 12 802
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*Nov. 1, 2008 – Deadline for supplemental application
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*Total annual cost (residents) - $14 877
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*Tuition (non-residents) - $30 729
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*Total annul cost (non-residents) – $32 804
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*Tuition may increase 5-10% per year
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/tuition-costs here]<br>
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For more information on financial aid and awards click [http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/financial-aid-awards here]
  
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==Tuition==
 
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*2007-2008 Annual Fees:
 
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**North Carolina resident = 14,877.08 USD
 
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**Non- resident = 32 803.96 USD
 
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For more information, please visit http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/tuition-costs
 
 
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Contacts

Website: http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd
Phone: 919-966-9429
Admissions online questions page: click here


Program Information

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical sciences is also available
  • International recognized Pharm.D program
  • 4 years in length
  • Number of applications in 2008: 850
  • Number of offers sent out: 155
  • No more than 18% of the applicants are accepted from out-of-state applicants


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: no degree requirement
  • Required Courses
    • General Biology with lab (4 credits)
    • Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
    • Human Anatomy or physiology with lab (4 credits)
    • Calculus (3 credits)
    • Statistics (3 credits)
    • General Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
    • General Physics with labs (8 credits)
  • For students who will not complete a bachelor’s degree following requirements also apply
    • Social and Behavioural Sciences (9 credits) – at least two must be from different departments with at least one course involved in historical analysis
    • English composition (6 credits)
    • Humanities and Fine Arts
      • Philosophy, ethics and etc (3 credits)
      • Literature (3 credits)
      • Visual or Performing Arts (3 credits)
    • Lifetime fitness (1 credit)
    • U.S. Diversity (3 credits)
    • Global Issues (3 credits)
    • Foreign language up to level 3 or intermediate in a single language (9-10 credits)

For more information, click here For transfer equivalency information click here

GPA

  • Average GPA 2008 admitted applicants: 3.5
  • Grades below C- for prerequisite courses are not acceptable

For more information, click here

PCAT

  • Should strive for 70% or higher
  • Average PCAT composite % rank: 85%

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Application form to PharmCAS
  • Official transcript from each college attended
  • TOEFL score (if required) submitted to PharmCAS
  • Two recommendation forms submitted to PharmCAS
  • Supplemental Application to UNC
  • Health checks
    • Immunization requirements
      • Hep. B series (3 shots)
      • Varicella (chickenpox) immunizations or titer
      • Two tuberculosis skin tests

For PharmCAS website, click here For health requirements click here


Interview

  • Scheduled December through early March
  • Combination of faculty, staff, students, and alumni will participate in interview. Generally two people interview each applicant
  • Professional dress is required

For more information, click here

Timeline

  • August – Application through PharmCAS is available
  • November 1- Deadline for PharmCAS application and supplemental application (including health checks)
  • December through early March – Interviews
  • April 6, 24, June 17, August 12, September 9, 2009 – Information sessions

For more information on information sessions click here

Tuition 2007-2008

  • Tuition (residents) - $ 12 802
  • Total annual cost (residents) - $14 877
  • Tuition (non-residents) - $30 729
  • Total annul cost (non-residents) – $32 804
  • Tuition may increase 5-10% per year

For more information on tuition, click here
For more information on financial aid and awards click here

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