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…
Mayhew Appointed to SWVA Higher Education Center Board of Trustees
OAKWOOD, VA (AUGUST 14, 2025) – Appalachian College of Pharmacy Provost and Dean, Dr. Susan Mayhew, has been appointed to the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Board of Trustees. The appointment was made by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and was announced August 8. The Higher Education Center (HEC) is governed by a board of trustees…Keep Reading Mayhew Appointed to SWVA Higher Education Center Board of Trustees
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Students Participate in ACP Summer Camp Experiences
OAKWOOD, VA (AUGUST 8, 2025) –Middle school, high school and college students from across the region took part in three recent summer camp experiences offered by the Appalachian College of Pharmacy as part of an expanded effort to reach students interested in learning more about a career in pharmacy. Those attending had the opportunity to…Keep Reading Students Participate in ACP Summer Camp Experiences
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ACP Expresses Sorrow at Death of Jim McGlothlin
OAKWOOD, VA (AUGUST 6, 2025) — Appalachian College of Pharmacy officials expressed their sorrow in the passing of United Company Chairman and Philanthropist James W. (Jim) McGlothlin, who died August 6, 2025 at the age of 85. “His legacy, including his legacy of philanthropy, has left an indelible mark on so many throughout the region,”…Keep Reading ACP Expresses Sorrow at Death of Jim McGlothlin
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Deadline to Apply to ACP Certified Pharmacy Technician Program Is August 15
OAKWOOD, VA (AUGUST 1, 2025) — The deadline to apply for the Appalachian College of Pharmacy’s Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) program is August 15. To learn more and to apply, interested students may visit https://www.acp.edu/cpht/. Pharmacy technicians work closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in diverse settings such as hospitals, clinics and community pharmacies….Keep Reading Deadline to Apply to ACP Certified Pharmacy Technician Program Is August 15
