Learning Comes First
The Appalachian College of Pharmacy, a college of higher education conferring the Doctor of Pharmacy degree, provides academic, scientific, and professional pharmacy education to address the health-related needs of rural and underserved communities, particularly those in Appalachia, through education, service, and scholarship. The philosophy of the College is to cultivate a learning community committed to education, community outreach, and the professional development of pharmacists.
Our Pharmacy Education
At the Appalachian College of Pharmacy, we provide our students with a quality pharmacy education leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Our three-year program provides substantial monetary savings for our students while maintaining the rigorous standards found in traditional four-year programs.
Degree in 3 Years
The Appalachian College of Pharmacy is the only three-year Doctor of Pharmacy program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Therefore, our students graduate and enter the workforce one year earlier than graduates from a traditional four-year program and they do so with equivalent classroom hours and clinical training.
$100K Advantage
Our students save one year of tuition and related expenses while earning income one year sooner. A recent analysis of the differences found the overall monetary advantage ACP students derive, when compared with Pharm.D. graduates at other schools, is nearly $100,000 — considered our $100k Advantage.
Careers in Pharmacy – Join the Healthcare Team Today!
Pharmacy is one of the most diverse healthcare professions with career specialties in clinical, nuclear, geriatric, oncology, veterinary and many more. Did you know that pharmacists are the medication experts and on average earn a median salary of $128,000? Currently, careers in pharmacy are projected to increase 6% by 2026, so it is an excellent time to begin your journey to a rewarding career of one of the most trusted and accessible healthcare professions. We invite you to take a moment to discover the diverse and dynamic opportunities a degree in pharmacy provides!
Come See for Yourself
The Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) is located at Oakwood, Virginia, in Buchanan County, which is in the rugged Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. ACP offers a three-year doctor of pharmacy program, and is committed to serving the needs of rural and under-served communities in Appalachia as well as throughout the world. Curious about ACP’s campus and the area, click below to schedule your visit and come see for yourself.
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Latest News…
ACP Inducts New Members Into Rho Chi Honor Society
OAKWOOD, VA (May 6, 2026) – Eight members of the Appalachian College of Pharmacy Class of 2027 were recently inducted into the Delta Alpha chapter of Rho Chi at ACP. Rho Chi is the honor society for pharmacy students. As the academic honor society in pharmacy, the Rho Chi Society encourages and recognizes intellectual achievement;…Keep Reading ACP Inducts New Members Into Rho Chi Honor Society
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ACP Releases Spring 2026 Dean’s List
OAKWOOD, VA (May 5, 2026) – The Spring 2026 Appalachian College of Pharmacy Dean’s List recognizing members of the graduating class, as well as the Class of 2027 and Class of 2028 has been issued. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. Summa Cum Laude…Keep Reading ACP Releases Spring 2026 Dean’s List
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ACP Confers Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Public Health Degrees on Class of 2026
OAKWOOD, VA (MAY 2, 2026) – Forty-four members of the Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) Class of 2026 received their Doctor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Public Health degrees Saturday during the college’s nineteenth commencement exercises. Dr. Derek Webb, a 2008 alumnus of ACP, delivered the commencement address. Webb is the first alumnus of ACP…Keep Reading ACP Confers Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Public Health Degrees on Class of 2026
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Pharmacy Degree Lifetime Earnings Value, ROI Cited in Recent Study
OAKWOOD, VA (April 27, 2026) –A recent study on the value of post-graduate degrees spells good news for pharmacy students: a degree in pharmacy ranks among the top graduate degrees for lifetime earnings growth and return on investment (ROI). Not all post-graduate degrees are created alike and the research, found in a March 2026 report…Keep Reading Pharmacy Degree Lifetime Earnings Value, ROI Cited in Recent Study
