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Pharmacy

Tuition & Aid

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Pharmacy

Tuition & Aid

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Investing in your Future in Pharmacy

A pharmacy degree is a significant financial commitment ā€” and we don’t take that lightly. At Ļć½¶Šć, investing in our PharmD program means investing in an experience built around you: small cohorts, genuinely accessible faculty, and an education that larger pharmacy schools in South Carolina simply can’t replicate.

Our graduates enter the workforce with clinical confidence, professional relationships, and a credential from an accredited pharmacy program known for producing practice-ready pharmacists. We also know that understanding PharmD tuition and financial aid can feel overwhelming ā€” and our team is here to walk you through every step of the process.

A view of the front of the pharmacy school.
A view of the front of the pharmacy school.

What You’re Really Investing In

Faculty Who Are Invested in You.

At Ļć½¶Šć School of Pharmacy, the people around you are as important as the program itself. Faculty here don’t just teach ā€” they invest. They show up for you, advocate for you, and stay in your corner from your first semester through your licensing exam and into your career. That kind of relationship isn’t a perk. It’s the foundation of how we train pharmacists. When your mentors are genuinely committed to your success, the entire experience changes.

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Tuition & Program Costs

Tuition Deposit

A $350 nonrefundable tuition deposit is required to secure your place in the Ļć½¶Šć School of Pharmacy. The deposit must be submitted by the deadline outlined in your acceptance letter and will be applied toward your first-semester tuition upon matriculation.

What Tuition Includes

Ļć½¶Šć pharmacy school tuition and program fees cover many of the academic resources and tools students use throughout the program. Some experiential education experiences may also require travel to practice sites.

Fees include access to:

  • Required textbooks
  • Educational software and learning platforms
  • Immunizations and criminal background checks required during the program
  • Parking decals
  • White coats
  • Copies and printing
  • Potential travel associated with program activities
  • RxPrep preparation materials
  • Ļć½¶ŠćOA assessment
  • Access to Ļć½¶Šć student facilities and athletic events
  • Other academic needs that arise throughout each semester

Cost of Attendance 2025-2026

On Campus

Direct CostsFallSpringTotal
Tuition21,50021,50043,000
Housing5,1005,10010,200
Total$26,600$26,600$53,200
Indirect CostsFallSpringTotal
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment6006001,200
Food3,3413,3416,682
Transportation2,2862,2854,571
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses1,2891,2882,577
Pharmacy Liability Insurance252550
Loan Fees8518511,702
Total$8,392$8,390$16,782
Total Cost of Attendance$ 33,992$ 33,990$ 67,982

Off Campus

Direct CostsFallSpringTotal
Tuition$21,500$21,500$43,000
Indirect CostsFallSpringTotal
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment6006001,200
Food3,3413,3416,682
Transportation2,2862,2854,571
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses1,2891,2882,577
Pharmacy Liability Insurance252550
Loan Fees8518511,702
Housing4,8234,8239,646
Total$13,215$13,213$26,428
Total Cost of Attendance$ 34,715$ 34,713$ 69,428

On Campus

Direct CostsFallSpringTotal
Tuition21,50021,50043,000
Housing5,1005,10010,200
Total$26,600$26,600$53,200
Indirect CostsFallSpringTotal
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment308307615
Food3,3413,3416,682
Transportation2,6762,6765,352
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses1,2891,2882,577
Pharmacy Liability Insurance252550
Loan Fees8408401,680
Total$8,479$8,477$16,956
Total Cost of Attendance$ 34,079$ 34,077$ 70,156

Off Campus

Direct CostsFallSpringTotal
Tuition$21,500 $21,500$43,000 
Indirect CostsFallSpringTotal
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment308307615
Food3,3413,3416,682
Transportation2,6762,6765,352
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses1,2891,2882,577
Pharmacy Liability Insurance252550
Loan Fees8408401,680
Housing4,8234,8239,646
Total$13,302$13,300$26,602
Total Cost of Attendance$ 34,802$ 34,800$ 69,602

Off Campus

Direct CostsSummerFallSpringTotal
Tuition 13,750 14,300 14,30042,350
Indirect CostsSummerFallSpringTotal
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment205205205615
Transportation 5,9685,968 5,967 17,903
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses 1,114 1,114 1,114 3,342
Housing 4,287 4,287 4,28712,861
Food 3,309 3,309 3,309 9,927
Pharmacy Liability Insurance 17 17 16 50
Loan Fees771770770 2,311
Total$15,671$15,670$15,668$47,009
Total Cost of Attendance$ 29,421$ 29,970$ 29,968$ 89,359

Cost of Attendance 2026-2027

On Campus

Direct CostsFallSpringTotal
Tuition21,50021,50043,000
Housing5,1905,19010,380
Total$26,690$26,690$53,380
Indirect CostsFallSpringTotal
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment6166161,232
Food3,3413,3416,682
Transportation2,3482,3474,695
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses1,3241,3232,647
Pharmacy Liability Insurance262652
Loan Fees6596591,318
Total$8,314$8,312$16,626
Total Cost of Attendance$ 35,004$ 35,002$ 70,006

Off Campus

Direct CostsFallSpringTotal
Tuition$21,500$21,500$43,000
Indirect CostsFallSpringTotal
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment6166161,232
Transportation2,3482,3474,695
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses1,3241,3232,647
Housing4,9534,9539,906
Food3,4313,4316,862
Pharmacy Liability Insurance262652
Loan Fees6526521,304
Total$13,350$13,348$26,698
Total Cost of Attendance$ 34,850$ 34,848$ 69,698

On Campus

Direct CostsFallSpringTotal
Tuition21,50021,50043,000
Housing5,1905,19010,380
Total$26,690$26,690$53,380
Indirect CostsFallSpringTotal
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment325324649
Food3,5243,5247,048
Transportation2,8222,8225,644
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses1,3601,3582,718
Pharmacy Liability Insurance262652
Loan Fees6766751,351
Total$8,733$8,729$17,462
Total Cost of Attendance$ 35,423$ 35,419$ 70,842

Off Campus

Direct CostsFallSpringTotal
Tuition$21,500 $21,500$43,000 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment325324649
Food3,5243,5247,048
Transportation2,8222,8225,644
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses1,3601,3582,718
Pharmacy Liability Insurance262652
Loan Fees6716711,342
Housing5,0875,08710,174
Total$13,815$13,812$27,627
Indirect CostsFallSpringTotal
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment325324649
Transportation2,8222,8225,644
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses1,3601,3582,718
Housing5,0875,08710,174
Food3,5243,5247,048
Pharmacy Liability Insurance262652
Loan Fees6716711,342
Total$13,815$13,812$27,627
Total Cost of Attendance$ 35,315$ 35,312$ 70,627

On Campus

Direct CostsSummerFallSpringTotal
Tuition14,30014,30014,30042,900
Housing3,4603,4603,46010,380
Total$17,760$17,760$17,760$53,280
Indirect CostsSummerFallSpringTotal
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment211211211633
Transportation6,1296,1296,12818,386
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses1,1441,1441,1443,432
Food3,3983,3983,39810,194
Pharmacy Liability Insurance18181652
Loan Fees6836836822,048
Total$11,583$11,583$11,579$34,745
Total Cost of Attendance$ 29,343$ 29,343$ 29,339$ 88,025

Off Campus

Direct CostsSummerFallSpringTotal
Tuition14,30014,30014,30042,900
Indirect CostsSummerFallSpringTotal
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment211211211633
Transportation6,1296,1296,12818,386
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses1,1441,1441,1443,432
Housing4,4034,4034,40313,209
Food3,3983,3983,39810,194
Pharmacy Liability Insurance18181652
Loan Fees7227227222,166
Total$16,025$16,025$16,022$48,072
Total Cost of Attendance$ 30,325$ 30,325$ 30,322$ 90,972

Housing

Students are responsible for arranging their own housing. Off-campus housing is available in the Clinton area; however, room and board are not included in tuition because housing is provided by private industry rather than Ļć½¶Šć.

Pharmacy students doing work in a classroom.
Pharmacy students doing work in a classroom.

Financial Aid

Financial aid can help students manage the cost of their education. Pharmacy students may qualify for federal loans as well as private or alternative loan options.

Stay informed about federal student loan updates and choose borrowing options that fit your needs and goals. Our Financial Aid Office is here to guide you every step of the way, helping you make confident, informed decisions.

Grad Financial Aid Handbook

Applying for Financial Aid

FAFSA

Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at . This is the only form required for federal financial aid.

  • October 1: FAFSA opens on this date each year
  • March 1: Students are encouraged to complete the form by this date

Timeline

July 1: Financial aid award offers are typically mailed around this time

July 15: Fall semester billing statements are available

August 1: Fall tuition payments are due

Loan Options

Students are eligible to borrow up to $200,000 in their unsubsidized loan through the Federal Direct Loan Program over the lifetime of the program with the maximum amount per year totaling $50,000. can be used to cover the remaining balance up to the Cost of Attendance; however, we encourage students to borrow only what you need.

Private loans are offered through banks and lending institutions and may be used by students who do not qualify for federal PLUS loans or who prefer an alternative funding source.

Scholarships

Students may apply for scholarship opportunities offered through the School of Pharmacy. Information about scholarship applications is shared with students at the end of the spring semester each year.

South Carolina Merit Scholarships

South Carolina residents who have not exhausted their Palmetto Fellows, Palmetto Fellows Enhancement, LIFE, or LIFE Enhancement awards may be able to apply remaining eligibility toward pharmacy studies.

Students should contact the Financial Aid Office for details regarding eligibility.

Questions? Contact

Josh Tyson
Executive Director of Admissions
jhtyson@presby.edu
864-938-3746