CPJE pass rates: the Board’s results by period, school and attempt
Last checked October 19, 2026 · Sources: California State Board of Pharmacy CPJE statistics for April-September 2025, October 2024-March 2025, October 2022-March 2023, October 2016-March 2017, October 2015-March 2016 and October 2012-March 2013; April-September 2024 from the Board’s February 2025 meeting materials.
CPJE pass rates are low and swing from report to report. In the California Board of Pharmacy’s latest report (April to September 2025), 56.37% of CPJE candidates passed, 841 of 1,492, while 83.44% of the same group passed the NAPLEX. That’s up from 51.95% (399 of 768) in the previous six months, when the NAPLEX figure for the same candidates was 71.66%. Repeat takers from California schools passed at just 34.98% in the latest period.
Results over time
| Period | CPJE pass rate | Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Apr-Sep 2025 | 56.37% | 1,492 |
| Oct 2024-Mar 2025 | 51.95% | 768 |
| Apr-Sep 2024 | 66.4% | Per Board meeting materials |
| Oct 2022-Mar 2023 | 58.7% | 652 passed |
| Oct 2016-Mar 2017 | 57.2% | 1,003 |
| Oct 2015-Mar 2016 | 65.3% | 834 |
| Oct 2012-Mar 2013 | 64.3% | 575 |
All candidates, from the Board’s six-monthly CPJE statistics reports (April-September 2024 from its February 2025 meeting materials). The Board publishes roughly every six months; not every period is shown.
Across these reports, the share passing has mostly sat between about 52% and 66%. Spring testing periods (October to March) tend to include more repeat takers and often come in lower. For what’s tested and how it’s scored, see our format and scoring guide and best CPJE prep.
By where candidates trained (Apr-Sep 2025)
| Trained at | Passed | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| California schools | 563 of 975 | 57.7% |
| Other US schools | 235 of 441 | 53.3% |
| Foreign | 43 of 76 | 56.6% |
| All candidates | 841 of 1,492 | 56.4% |
From the Board’s April-September 2025 report.
Selected California schools (Apr-Sep 2025)
| School | Candidates | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| UC San Diego | 48 | 85.4% |
| UC Irvine | 26 | 84.6% |
| USC | 142 | 73.2% |
| University of the Pacific | 197 | 51.8% |
| UCSF | 120 | 51.7% |
| Keck Graduate Institute | 53 | 39.6% |
All attempts. See the Board’s report for every school.
What this means for you
- Prepare for the CPJE as seriously as the NAPLEX; it’s the bigger hurdle, passing roughly 25 to 30 points lower for the same candidates.
- Out-of-state candidates do slightly worse, so study California law and practice specifically.
- Don’t retake with the same preparation: repeat takers from California schools passed at about one in three in the latest period.
- Small numbers swing: some schools had only a few candidates in a period.
Common questions about CPJE results
What is the current CPJE pass rate?
56.37% of all candidates passed between April and September 2025, according to the Board’s latest report.
Did the CPJE pass rate drop in 2025?
No, it rose. The previous period (October 2024 to March 2025) was 51.95%. The 71.66% figure some sources quote for that period is the NAPLEX rate for the same candidates.
Do results differ by pharmacy school?
Yes, by school. In April-September 2025, UC San Diego (85.4%) and UC Irvine (84.6%) led among California schools, while Keck Graduate Institute was at 39.6%. See the Board’s report for every school.
How often does the Board publish pass rates?
Roughly every six months, covering April-September and October-March.
We first checked these reports on October 12, 2026 and rechecked them on October 19, 2026. MockTestPrep is independent and is not affiliated with the California State Board of Pharmacy.