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2015–16 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog
School of Pharmacy
Tuition and Fees
and submit a PharmCAS application, and a Cedarville University
supplemental application (including all associated/requested
materials as indicated within the PharmCAS application) via
the Pharmacy College Application Service of the American
Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (pharmcas.org). Successful
candidates are invited to interview with School of Pharmacy
faculty. Students are encouraged to apply beginning up to one
year in advance of their intended enrollment in the Doctor of
Pharmacy program.
Tuition and Fees
Students enrolled at the University beginning fall semester 2010
and thereafter pay ‘block tuition,” i.e., an amount allowing them to
take between 12 and 18 credits in the professional program.
The estimated cost of attendance equals basic costs plus
variable costs. These are estimates and may vary. Prior to each
term, a student will receive a billing invoice, generated from the
Cashiers Office, based upon enrollment information at that time.
Try our online payment calculator to evaluate different payment
plans.
Basic Costs *
(billed to student invoice)................................................
$31,444
Block Tuition (12-18 credits per semester)
Fall Semester. ............................................................ $15,222
Spring Semester......................................................... $15,222
Annual Costs............................................................ $30,444
Comprehensive Pharmacy Fee - (no course fees)
Fall Semester. ................................................................. $500
Spring Semester.............................................................. $500
Annual Costs................................................................ 1,000
Tuition Overblock per hour.......................................................$788
Tuition Underblock per hour..................................................$1,153
Audit Tuition (1/2 of underblock rate)...................................$576.50
Graduation Fee........................................................................$100
* Basic costs are owed directly to the University.
P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition & Program Costs)
Tuition for the P4 year will be charged at an hourly rate of $846
per credit hour. The pharmacy program fee will be billed at a
rate of $333 per term for a total of $999 per year (summer, fall,
and spring). A three-payment plan is an option for summer, with
four payment due dates for fall and spring as listed on CedarInfo.
Accrued interest is charged at a rate of 1.083% monthly on an
average daily balance, if balance is not paid in full. M.B.A courses
taken during P4 academic year, the M.B.A courses will be billed at
a per credit rate of $572 in addition to the P4 Pharmacy courses.
In addition to basic costs, a student will also have the following
variable costs:
Campus Room and Board – on student invoice, if applicable
Fall Semester. .............................................................. $3,327
Spring Semester........................................................... $3,327
Annual Costs*............................................................. $6,654
*Townhouse will increase this amount
Textbooks and Supplies (estimated)
Fall Semester. ................................................................. $600
Spring Semester.............................................................. $600
Annual Costs.............................................................. $1,200
Other personal expenses (estimated)
Fall Semester. ................................................................. $850
Spring Semester.............................................................. $850
Annual Costs.............................................................. $1,700
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Professional-level pharmacy students typically rely upon
three sources of financial aid for their professional education:
scholarships, loans, and employment. Students in the professional
program are eligible for a School of Pharmacy scholarship.
Specific information regarding this scholarship can be obtained by
contacting the assistant dean.
Academic Advising
Upon admission into the Pharm.D. program, each student is
assigned a faculty advisor in the School of Pharmacy. The faculty
advisor provides supervision and guidance for the students
throughout the length of study.
Graduation Requirements
Students seeking the Pharm.D. degree must fulfill the following:
• Complete all requirements of the Pharm.D. curriculum
• Complete all requirements of the Pharm.D. program as
outlined in the School of Pharmacy student handbook,
notably including:
• All professional and spiritual standards of the program
• The cross-cultural, extended service (domestic or
international experience
• Student organization participation
• Professional conference participation
• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
• Complete all requirements for the Pharm.D. program within
six years after matriculation into the program.