VINCENNES, Ind. July 18, 2024 – Vincennes University proudly announces an extraordinary milestone: The College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics boasts a perfect, 100% acceptance rate for its graduates into pharmacy schools nationwide for an impressive 15 consecutive years.
This outstanding achievement spotlights the University’s commitment to academic excellence and its dedication to preparing students for successful careers in the pharmaceutical industry.
VU’s Pre-Pharmacy and Clinical Sciences associate degree program is designed to seamlessly transition graduates into pharmacy school, where they can earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Recent graduates of VU’s Pre-Pharmacy and Clinical Sciences program have successfully enrolled in the best pharmacy schools, including Purdue University, University of Kentucky, and Butler University.
“Vincennes University provided me with the knowledge needed to equip me for pharmacy school at Purdue,” 2022 VU graduate Ainsley Rodrick said. “I certainly was academically prepared for pharmacy school. The opportunity to easily converse with professors and advisors served as an advantage to my studies. I was able to reach out when needed and receive one-on-one attention during office hours, a feat that not many colleges can boast!”
U.S. News and World Report ranks the pharmacist profession in the Top 15 of the Best Paying Jobs and within the Top 100 Best Jobs overall. In addition, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 13,400 openings for pharmacists yearly, on average, between 2022 and 2032, highlighting a sustained demand for professionals in this rewarding field. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median annual wage for pharmacists is $136,030.
VU’s Pre-Pharmacy program provided Rodrick with the knowledge, skills, and tools to transition successfully to Purdue’s Doctor of Pharmacy Program.
“When transferring to Purdue from Vincennes University, I was going from smaller class sizes to my cohort of approximately 150 students,” Rodrick said. “Luckily, the support of VU allowed me to practice attending help sessions and office hours outside of normal class time. When I started at Purdue, I felt comfortable attending help sessions and office hours, knowing that I could reach out to my professors and teaching assistants.”
In addition to her studies, Rodrick is a peer mentor, assisting Purdue Pre-Pharmacy students with their coursework and preparing them for the pharmacy school application process. She also works part-time at Good Samaritan in Vincennes as a pharmacy technician. After completing her Doctor of Pharmacy degree, the Bruceville, Indiana, native plans to return to Knox County to work in a pharmaceutical setting, such as a hospital or local pharmacy.
VU continues to be a leader in providing high-quality, affordable education and fostering student success. The University’s steadfast commitment to its students’ futures is reflected in this extraordinary 15-year achievement.
