Greetings and Happy New Year!
Attached is the latest PharmCAS applicant volume report as of January 7, 2026 versus the same time last year.
Applicants: The total number of applicant accounts in the system decreased by 22% however, the number of applicants with "Submitted" status increased by 9%. Applicant data by state and primary college attended are also included.
Applications: The total number of applications decreased by 20% however, "Submitted" applications increased by 11%.
Previous months' volume reports are available in the AACP PharmCAS Connect Community Library for comparison.
Questions: Please contact Nicole Iarossi at niarossi@liaisonedu.com with questions about specific applicants and AACP staff at cas@aacp.org with general PharmCAS questions or suggestions.
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Susan Vos, PharmD, FAPhA
Senior Director of Student Affairs
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
ssvos@aacp.org------------------------------