University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy

What University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy does

The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy is a public higher-education college within the University of Minnesota system, founded in 1892 and headquartered in Minneapolis. It offers the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program as its core offering, alongside graduate MS and PhD programs in Experimental & Clinical Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, and Social & Administrative Pharmacy; dual-degree pathways with the Carlson School of Management (PharmD/MBA), Labovitz School of Business (Duluth PharmD/MBA), Institute for Health Informatics (PharmD/MHI), and School of Public Health (PharmD/MPH); an Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD); a Medical Laboratory Sciences program (BS, Certificate, MMLS, MS, BLS); and a Postgraduate Pharmacy Residency Program (PGY1) with Community Clinic, Rural Health, and Pharmaceutical Care Leadership emphasis areas. The college operates across three campuses — Twin Cities (Minneapolis, headquarters), Duluth, and Rochester (co-located with Mayo Clinic) — and is currently ranked 11th nationally by U.S. News & World Report and 10th in total research funding among pharmacy schools.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: tuition and fees across all degree programs (in-state and out-of-state), federal and state research grants and contracts (NIH, NSF, pharmaceutical industry), philanthropic gifts and endowments (including the 1995 Peters Estate gift of $13.5 million), and continuing professional development revenue from practicing pharmacists. Go-to-market is sales-led through traditional admissions (PharmCAS, supplemental applications, interviews, campus visits) and supported by Preview Days, student ambassador programs, blog content, and direct email outreach. The college has historically produced translational research output, contributing to FDA-approved drugs including Diastat (1997), Abacavir/Ziagen (1998), and Carnexiv (2016), and is a founding member of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Education (NIPTE). Leadership transitioned in 2025 with the appointment of Dean R. Kip Guy effective July 31, 2025, following interim dean Amy Pittenger (2024–2025) and Dean Lynda Welage (2017–2024).

Name

University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy

Legal name

Regents of the University of Minnesota

Website

https://pharmacy.umn.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy is a public pharmacy college founded in 1892 that educates PharmD, graduate, OTD, and MLS students across three Minnesota campuses, ranked 11th nationally with top-10 research funding.

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Product category

Higher Education - Pharmacy and Health Sciences

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Pharmacy (EDAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Schools of Medical Laboratory Science & Clinical Diagnostics (EDAHAGAO), Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC), Healthcare & Clinical Professional Certifications (EDAAANAI)

Keywords

• Pharmacy education
• Pharmaceutical sciences
• Occupational therapy
• Medical laboratory sciences
• Graduate research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from PharmD, MS, PhD, OTD, and MLS program tuition for in-state and out-of-state students across three campuses.
2. Research Grants and Contracts: Federal, state, and private research funding from agencies including NIH, NSF, and pharmaceutical industry partners for drug discovery and health services research.
3. Philanthropy and Endowments: Donor contributions supporting endowed chairs, scholarships, and programmatic initiatives. Notable $13.5 million Peters Estate gift (1995) and ongoing Dean's Circle Giving Societies.
4. Continuing Professional Development: Revenue from continuing education courses and programs for practicing pharmacists and healthcare professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy delivers higher education degree programs including the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), PhD and MS graduate research degrees in pharmaceutical sciences, the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD), Medical Laboratory Sciences degrees (BS, Certificate, MMLS, MS, BLS), and a Postgraduate Pharmacy Residency (PGY1) program. It also offers dual-degree programs (PharmD/MBA, PharmD/MHI, PharmD/MPH), continuing professional development courses, and undergraduate electives. Instruction is delivered across three Minnesota campuses (Duluth, Twin Cities, Rochester) with hands-on clinical training at affiliated sites.

Product overview

The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy offers a portfolio of educational programs including the core Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) professional program, various dual degree programs (PharmD/MBA, PharmD/MHI, PharmD/MPH), doctoral and master's graduate programs in pharmaceutical sciences, a Postgraduate Pharmacy Residency Program (PGY1), Medical Laboratory Sciences (BS, Certificate, MMLS, MS, BLS), Occupational Therapy (OTD), and continuing education offerings including online undergraduate electives and certificates. The college operates across three campuses (Duluth, Twin Cities, Rochester) and integrates programs through its centers and institutes for drug discovery, clinical pharmacology, and healthcare innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program A four-year professional program that educates students to become generalist pharmacy practitioners who identify, resolve, and prevent drug-related problems, with patient care as central to the curriculum.
• PharmD/MBA Dual Degree Program A combined PharmD and Master of Business Administration program preparing pharmacists for management and leadership positions.
• PharmD/MHI Dual Degree Program A combined PharmD and Master of Health Informatics program that prepares pharmacists to guide and control the use of technologies in healthcare.
• PharmD/MPH Dual Degree Program A combined PharmD and Master of Public Health program that trains pharmacists in health education, health promotion, policy, population management, and disease prevention.
• Graduate Programs (PhD and MS) Doctoral and master's degree programs in Experimental & Clinical Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Social & Administrative Pharmacy, and Integrated Biological Sciences.
• Postgraduate (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program A multi-site residency program focusing on pharmaceutical care in ambulatory care settings organized around Community Clinic, Rural Health, and Pharmaceutical Care Leadership emphasis areas.
• Medical Laboratory Sciences Program Program offering BS, Certificate, MMLS, MS, and BLS degrees preparing graduates to play a crucial role in empowering healthcare teams to diagnose and treat patients.
• Occupational Therapy Program (OTD) Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program that uses a science-driven, evidence-based approach to help children and adults with physical, cognitive, emotional, social, or environmental impairments participate in meaningful activities.
• BE ME Advanced Program An innovative community-centered professional pathway for PharmD students wanting to gain insight on serving high-need and under-resourced communities, integrating immersive learning experiences, longitudinal clinical training, and leadership development.
• Summer Undergraduate Experience Program (SCoPE) A program providing pharmaceutical career exploration opportunities and professional skills enhancement to prepare scholars for post-baccalaureate PhD and PharmD program entry.
• Online Undergraduate Elective Courses Online pharmacy courses designed for various educational career paths, covering topics such as medication roles in healthcare, medical terminology, precision medicine, and pharmacy ethics.
• Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices Certificate A post-baccalaureate certificate enabling healthcare professionals to acquire advanced knowledge in integrative therapies and healing practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.4% of graduates are employed or pursuing advanced training within 6 months
• +2 more outcomes

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• University of Minnesota PhysicianscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical practice collaboration providing care for patients from hundreds of zip codes. Mill City Clinic is one of several clinical practice partnerships between the College of Pharmacy and University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), providing interprofessional training opportunities for pharmacy students.
• Mayo CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRochester campus is rooted in the same location as the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, making it an invaluable place to advance an academic career in healthcare. The OT program leverages proximity to Mayo Clinic for clinical training and research collaboration.
• Upsher-Smith LaboratoriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with college researchers to develop and gain FDA approval for Diastat (diazepam rectal gel) in 1997, the first epilepsy drug developed through the college's epilepsy research program.
• Carlson School of ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with the College of Pharmacy on a 5-year PharmD/MBA dual degree program. Students complete 3 years of pharmacy courses, then 1.5 years of MBA coursework at the Minneapolis campus.
• Labovitz School of Business and Economics (Duluth)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with the College of Pharmacy on a 4-year PharmD/MBA dual degree program for Duluth campus students, offering evening or weekend classes.
• Institute for Health InformaticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on PharmD/MHI (Master of Health Informatics) dual degree program, structured as part-time with courses offered online. Prepares pharmacists to guide technology use in healthcare.
• School of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on PharmD/MPH dual degree program preparing pharmacists for public health leadership, health policy development, emergency response, and global health careers.
• Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & HealingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers post-baccalaureate Certificate in Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices for pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists, exploring culture, spirituality, and healing options.
• Rural Health Schools (Moose Lake, New Ulm, Grand Rapids)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNation's first Rural Health School (1997) where pharmacy students team with medical, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant students to learn about patient care in rural settings.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• University of Minnesota (Parent Academic Health Center): The parent university governing the College of Pharmacy; provides shared governance, Academic Health Center integration, and interprofessional partnerships (medical, nursing, public health) that the College of Pharmacy draws upon.

Direct peers

• University of Washington School of Pharmacy: Public pharmacy school consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally with comparable research intensity and PharmD/PhD scope.
• University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy: Top-ranked public pharmacy school with PharmD, PhD, and dual-degree offerings; directly competes with UMN on U.S. News rankings and pharmaceutical sciences research reputation.
• University of Michigan College of Pharmacy: Top-ranked public pharmacy school at a Big Ten research university offering PharmD, PhD, and integrated dual-degree programs; directly comparable peer in scale, public funding model, and national ranking competition.
• University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy: Large public urban pharmacy school with Rockford and Chicago campuses; comparable multi-campus structure and urban health focus.
• Purdue University College of Pharmacy: Public Big Ten pharmacy college with strong industrial pharmacy and pharmaceutics research; comparable on graduate outcomes and pharmaceutical industry placement.
• University of Iowa College of Pharmacy: Public Big Ten pharmacy college with similar PharmD/PhD structure and patient-care focus; comparable on tuition-funded model and rural/community pharmacy emphasis.
• Ohio State University College of Pharmacy: Major public Big Ten pharmacy school with extensive research funding and PharmD/PhD programs; competes for the same national applicant and faculty pool.
• University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy: Peer Big Ten public pharmacy school offering PharmD, MS, and PhD programs with strong pharmaceutical sciences research; competes for overlapping applicant pool in the Upper Midwest.
• University of Southern California Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Private pharmacy school with strong research profile and dual-degree programs; comparable on PharmD/PhD structure and interprofessional health sciences positioning, though private-funded.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UMN_Pharmacy
• Facebookfacebook.com/UMpharmacy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-minnesota-college-of-pharmacy

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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