Pharm.D. Program Indicators

Program Quality Indicators and Statistics

Statistics from our graduating classes indicate that our pharmacy graduates often have 2 - 3 job offers per graduate.

NAPLEX and MPJE Passing rates for first-time candidates

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NAPLEX and MPJE Passing rates for first-time candidates
NAPLEX 2022 MPJE 2022 NAPLEX 2023 MPJE 2023 NAPLEX 2024  MPJE 2024
FSOP
79.3%
FSOP
84.9%
FSOP
86.3%
FSOP
75.3%

FSOP 76.8%

FSOP 74.6%
State
79.0%
State
83.4%
State
79.9%
State
83.8%
State 73.7% State 80.6%
National
79.6%
National
77.1%
National
78.6%
National
74.4%
National 77.5% National 76.6%

Approximately 77% of our students go into retail/community pharmacy, 9% extend their education by accepting residencies, 13% begin their careers in hospital sites, and the remaining 1% select research or consulting pharmacy positions.


On-Time Graduation Percentage

On-time Graduation Percentage
Graduation Year Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Class of 2024 Class of 2025
Number of Students in Entering Class 87 117 93 88 96
Number of On-Time Graduates (4 years) 70 89 77 67 68
% On-Time Graduates 80.5% 76.1% 82.8% 76.1% 75%
% Delayed Graduation 9.5% 6.8% 5.5% 3.5% 5.2%
% Did not complete degree 10% 17% 11.7% 20.4% 19.8%

One-Year Post-Graduation Employment Status

One-Year Post-Graduation Employment Status
Graduation Year Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Class of 2024
Number of Graduates 79 91 84 72
% Employed full-time in Pharmacy 96% 91% 96% 95%
% Unemployed 1% 0% 0% 0%
% Unknown 3% 9% 4% 5%

Measures of Graduate Achievement

UIW Students Pursuing Residency (updated January 2026)

2024 - 2025 Match Year

  • PGY1: 26 pursued residency; 18 matched, 69.2% match rate (including non-participants). Excluding non-participants, 18/23 (78.3%) matched
  • PGY2: 14 pursued residency; 11 matched, 78.6% match rate (including non-participants). Excluding non-participants, 11/11 (100%) matched

2023 - 2024 Match Year

  • PGY1: 28 pursued residency; 18 matched, 64.3% match rate (including non-participants). Excluding non-participants, 18/23 (78.3%) matched
  • PGY2: 12 pursued residency; 8 matched, 66.7% match rate (including non-participants). Excluding non-participants, 8/10 (80%) matched

2022 - 2023 Match Year

  • 32 students pursued residency; 23 students matched, 71.9% match rate (with non-participants; 23/27 matched [85.2%] when excluding non-participants).
  • 7 students pursued residency; 5 students matched, 71.4% match rate (with non-participants); 5 of 6 matched, excluding non-participants (83.3%)

2021 - 2022 Match Year

  • PGY1: 31 students pursued residency; 12 students matched, 38.7% match rate (with non-participants; 12/19 matched [63.16%] when excluding non-participants)
  • PGY2: 5 students pursued residency; 4 students matched, 80% match rate (with non-participants); 4 of 5 matched excluding non-participants (80%)

2020 - 2021 Match Year

  • PGY1: 23 students pursued residency; 8 students matched, 34.8% match rate (with non-participants; 8/17 matched [47%] when excluding non-participants)
  • PGY2: 14 students pursued residency; 6 students matched, 42.8% match rate (with non-participants); 6 of 9 matched, excluding non-participants (66.7%)

UIW Feik School of Pharmacy General Information

  • Average Class Size: 100 Students
  • Number of Student Organizations: 10 organizations
  • Campus Mission: Faith-based institution supporting the core values of Faith, Truth, Service, Innovation and Education
  • Mascot: Red the Cardinal
  • School Colors: Red, White and Black

Founded in 2004, the Feik School of Pharmacy (FSOP) provides a high-quality education to students pursuing a Doctorate of Pharmacy while carrying on the original Mission of the Sisters. FSOP is the only faith-based school of pharmacy in the state of Texas, and received the maximum re-accreditation renewal granted by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

University of the Incarnate Word and the School of Pharmacy are located near the heart of downtown San Antonio in the scenic Alamo Heights area. Brackenridge Park, the San Antonio Zoo, Japanese Tea Gardens, Witte Museum of History and Natural Science and the McNay Art Museum are all close by.

The beautiful 154-acre campus itself is an academic oasis for learning and growth. Students enjoy the picturesque campus adorned with oak and pecan trees and the headwaters of the San Antonio River, a natural spring at the heart of the UIW Main Campus. The waters of the San Antonio River flow through the University of the Incarnate Word campus as well.

UIW Feik School of Pharmacy Statistics

Many individuals inquire about the average exam scores for admitted students including a demographic breakdown of the population. The following statistics reflect that information:

Fall 2022 Professional Pharmacy 1st Year (P1) Profile

  • Average Overall GPA: 3.34
  • Average Math/Science GPA: 3.29
  • Number Enrolled: 78

Demographic Breakdown

Student Gender: 63% female; 37% male

  • Ethnic Breakdown:
    • Asian/Pacific Islander: 13.0%
    • Black, Non-Hispanic: 6.0%
    • Hispanic/Latino: 49.0%
    • White, Non-Hispanic: 23.0%
    • Native American Indian: 1.0%
    • Multi-Racial: 8.0%
    • Average age when starting program: 25

In addition to a beautiful campus location, committed professors in the classroom, amazing international opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities, University of the Incarnate Word is a prominent leader in developing students who are prepared to take on the world.