Admission to the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University is based on a competitive selection process involving applicants who meet the minimum requirements for admission.

The Admissions Committee endeavors to select for admission those applicants who are best qualified based on a variety of factors, with an emphasis on those who demonstrate a desire and propensity for rural pharmacy practice and an interest in rural health.

Gatton College of Pharmacy uses a rolling admissions process which allows for interviews and final action on applications throughout the admissions cycle.

The College is committed to increasing the number of qualified pharmacists from currently underrepresented minority groups and from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school actively promotes and encourages applicants from these groups.