--- title: "Where You Get Your PharmD Matters - #1 Pharmacy School in WI" description: "Get your PharmD at the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy — the #1 pharmacy school in Wisconsin — and be best prepared for your why." --- [Skip to the main content.](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/for-your-why#main-content) [![Logo\_Red Transparent](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_Red%20Transparent.png?width=220&height=62&name=Logo_Red%20Transparent.png "Logo_Red Transparent")](https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/pharmd/) [![UW-Madison School of Pharmacy logo](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Pharmacy_color-flush-reverse.png?width=647&height=200&name=Pharmacy_color-flush-reverse.png "UW-Madison School of Pharmacy logo")](https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/pharmd/) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu - Example Link - Example Link - Example Link [Facebook](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/for-your-why#0) [Instagram](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/for-your-why#0) [Linkedin](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/for-your-why#0) [X](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/for-your-why#0) [YouTube](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/for-your-why#0) [Medium](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/for-your-why#0) # Where You Get Your PharmD Matters #### Attend the #1 pharmacy school in Wisconsin and be best prepared for your why [![\GET STARTED\](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4329233/interactive-208177299342.png)](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKPLBq99soOsVEgthztz2yan6rJ%2BP53r3FUwzGA8V3YG4oO5LEKKtBaKy6irWEI47WK274iIw0rb1ejnocgVc6wjhYTHN7MkQWXct29jn%2BMmeMFDlPjd2yBYD30Vmj5r4nHCzmToK%2BTngvlAGSuZXA3kl%2BjgZKsBDI75PpHJ5ByK7c%2B1AuBRT3mxnaPYTq47IaXYZbaqlRo5loCewJYSjoWuA%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=208177299342&portalId=4329233) ## No matter why you chose to become a pharmacist, choose a PharmD program that supports your why. Our legacy of innovation and excellence gives us our reputation. Having a **97% ASHP residency match rate** and **94% NAPLEX first-time pass rate** is why we’re the **#1 pharmacy school in Wisconsin.** #### Spend less, learn more #### We’re the #1 most affordable pharmacy school in Wisconsin. ![PharmD student in white lab coat examining a vial in a classroom setting](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/hubfs/FY26%20Fall%20Advertising%20Landing%20Pages/FY26%20Fall%20Ad%20Landing%20Page%20-%20WI/Gradient%20-%20FY26%20Fall-Landing%20page-Cards-Prospecting-Wisconsin-Elizabeth-1.png) #### Hands-on learning #### Three top hospitals are within walking distance to the School of Pharmacy for job shadowing, mentoring, and internships. ![PharmD students walking through Rennebohm Hall](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/hubfs/Gradient%20-%20FY26%20Fall%20Landing%20page-Cards-Prospecting-students%20in%20skyway-1.png) #### Be best prepared #### Our graduates are in high demand, with 99% employed within 6 months of graduation and earning starting salaries over $100,000. ![PharmD graduate at hooding ceremony](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/hubfs/FY26%20Fall%20Advertising%20Landing%20Pages/Gradient%20-%20FY26%20Fall%20Landing%20page-Cards-Prospecting-Hooding%20grad-1.png) > “One thing that really got my attention about UW–Madison School of Pharmacy was the connection with the local hospitals. I think it’s really unique. Not all pharmacy schools have a hospital connected to them, and that’s given us unique opportunities to work with other health care professionals and patients.” ![PharmD student Jake](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/FY26%20Fall%20Advertising%20Landing%20Pages/Testimonials/FY26%20Fall%20LP-Testimonial-Jake.jpeg?width=2000&height=2000&name=FY26%20Fall%20LP-Testimonial-Jake.jpeg) Jake PharmD student ### Request More Information Learn more about what the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy has to offer. > “Because UW–Madison is connected to a hospital, it gives great opportunities to job shadow. And having the other health sciences schools over here allows us to do interprofessional things with the nursing school and the med school so we can get used to all working together.” ![PharmD student Ella](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/FY26%20Fall%20Advertising%20Landing%20Pages/Testimonials/FY26%20Fall%20LP-Testimonial-Ella.jpeg?width=2000&height=2000&name=FY26%20Fall%20LP-Testimonial-Ella.jpeg) Ella PharmD student ## Discover the UW Difference at the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy ## March 1, 2027 Final Application Deadline [![\APPLY NOW\](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4329233/interactive-207401658910.png)](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJ%2FtNyAVd412LBxbAj05Rn6cgcJUMIaVfKin0%2F9yfDOZ3yoWi26NEfhLAd%2BzrcKUpiW3O1Y76gREHks1Re62t4Sczc1XEiWdJdjfXnr2iD6aJzSKV2Zo41gYaTZbIEX1t48gZzTMV5h4U41EUnhSBoF3vh9AHDBFreVVQI0TcCVMmhhROlNdPTP6e7zeImhL0YhTdvQr%2B%2FqI9PsX%2F1HE4ToLKsS%2F7gAev7hgw%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=207401658910&portalId=4329233) [![\DOWNLOAD PHARMD PROGRAM GUIDE\](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4329233/interactive-206979577877.png)](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKRsCVlQMHVhWTxeNQVcFnvQAmOdtttcu2c%2BHzqHugIoWJjAmvFbUxXIlYf%2BBYqZi7QP7Pg%2FRr%2BOMzJTSHzR8XytbIMMwEekWU5e7fPwrymID42rYsFutpdRqZogPDZReJ8dfOEJcV5c3ZbwApMvlGjhKHk6fATNuuHxQsubP6wKeV1vXT8i44qsuyUgJmW8R47YUtjdKtEbriHL%2BJhQBCwEdgjg5mYlx4qJrX8X%2FFNnfgT0d4GHB3%2BlOVMZqeJK%2B8qCSSfcm4mIvOCZc15FPmdLu%2BInFnR5ae%2BV%2BQCfXdlWjtQ&webInteractiveContentId=206979577877&portalId=4329233) [![\TALK TO AN ADVISOR\](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4329233/interactive-207401658944.png)](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLYrh5HeozTBatZV5cqmt6FCs%2F0aE9eIENYDuFWnJ804Y79B8ImF9f%2BzwMFsvRndcNmoL4h08dSwA2T1UcvWL9IHb7VsDP0rv7GpdMJ5GMSuyHyYE9otQQICHPXekPZBv8%2Fj%2BZPDOJ%2FbL9tyt3ILtJ%2FzVjfMp42Wdyv7qQDmuGZEJlsFQ%2BqnZjTPbFaq0fB81OWqfrNB9vGiupaL5YzJFmMCnKZ434w5ZP5vyoUTJHeLSNNvXfxCJJ9jJM%3D&webInteractiveContentId=207401658944&portalId=4329233) [![uw-logo-centered-web](https://info.pharmacy.wisc.edu/hubfs/uw-logo-centered-web.svg)](https://www.wisc.edu/) © 2026 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System School of Pharmacy University of Wisconsin–Madison 777 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53705 [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/UWMadPharm)[X](https://twitter.com/UWMadPharmacy)[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/uwmadisonpharmacy/)[Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-wisconsin-madison-school-of-pharmacy/)[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/UWPharmacy) [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social) Feedback, questions or accessibility issues: [marcom@pharmacy.wisc.edu](mailto:marcom@pharmacy.wisc.edu) [Privacy Notice](https://www.wisc.edu/privacy-notice/) --- About the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy A global leader in pharmacy education, research, service and professional development, the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy has educated the world’s finest pharmacists and scientists for more than 140 years. 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