Best Value for Your Pharmacy Education
Did you know that UW‒Madison School of Pharmacy is consistently rated as one of the nation’s top pharmacy schools by U.S. News & World Report, and that we’ve been recognized as the best value in Wisconsin with the lowest resident tuition in the state? The UW‒Madison School of Pharmacy is prestigious, affordable, and a gateway to a fulfilling career. Get the education you deserve and be sure to explore financial aid options.
Estimated PharmD Tuition Rates for 2024-2025
In an effort to make financial planning easier for 4th year PharmD students, our tuition payment for the summer semester for the fourth year was eliminated. 4th year students will need to pay summer segregated fees, but will not have an additional term tuition payment.
| Residency Status | Year 1 (DPH-1) |
Year 2 (DPH-2) |
Year 3 (DPH-3) |
Year 4 (DPH-4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Resident | $28,871 | $28,871 | $28,871 | $28,871 |
| Minnesota | $32,589 | $32,589 | $32,589 | $32,589 |
| Non-Resident | $47,947 | $47,947 | $47,947 | $47,947 |
| International | $47,947 | $47,947 | $47,947 | $47,947 |
The estimated tuition rates above do not include segregated fees, which are set in the summer of each year. The segregated fees for the 2024-2025 year are $1,597 per-year for Years 1-3 and $1,987 for Year 4. Students will be charged segregated fees during the DPH-4 Summer term. International students studying on a visa will be charged a $100 per semester International Student Fee. See more on the UW Tuition Rates page, which lists tuition and fees by semester. Be sure to select “Pharmacy” in the drop-down menu. Because tuition rates and segregated fees are tied to the timing of state budget approval, the Madison Budget Office is generally able to set and publish rates for the upcoming Fall and Spring semesters in late July. Future tuition/fee increases should be expected when budgeting.
Minnesota Reciprocity
Our PharmD program participates in Minnesota/Wisconsin tuition reciprocity, which allows Minnesota residents to attend our program with discounted tuition rates, avoiding non-resident tuition.
Minnesota resident tuition is determined by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. For updated Minnesota reciprocity information, please go to Minnesota-Wisconsin Tuition Reciprocity Agreement Application. Tuition for Minnesota Residents may also be altered once this figure is determined.
Residence for Tuition Purposes
The UW–Madison Office of the Registrar determines the residency status of students based on Wisconsin state law. More information about residency including frequently asked questions can be found on the UW Office of the Registrar.
Generally, a student who enters Wisconsin to attend any educational institution will continue in the nonresident status until the student’s reason for being in Wisconsin is clearly shown to be non-educational. Twelve months after the change in the student’s reason for being in Wisconsin, the student may wish to inquire about appealing their nonresident status.
Admission Deposit
As a participating school in the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines (CAGs), we adhere to deposit guidelines.
There are two non-refundable deposit payments that total $500. All money paid for deposits will be credited to the first semester tuition upon enrollment.
- When you are accepted, you must submit a $200 admission deposit.
- After March 1, you are required to pay an additional deposit of $300.
If you are admitted after March 1, you will be required to submit the full $500 deposit.
The deposit will be forfeited for students not enrolling in the School of Pharmacy for the term in which they were admitted.
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Scholarships and Aid
Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends, the School of Pharmacy is able to award scholarships every year. We also provide financial aid through loans and work-study.
Questions about our program?
Check our FAQ page for detailed answers to common questions.