About the program
The Butler University PA program is described in PAEA's published program data; full curriculum details, faculty, and admissions cycle specifics are maintained on the program's own website.
From the program's mission statement: "The mission of the Butler University Physician Assistant program is to produce graduates with a foundation in primary care to deliver high quality, patient-centered care in a wide variety of clinical settings."
Matriculant data
Actual stats for students who enrolled in the most recently reported cohort, sourced from PAEA's published program data.
Admission policies
Out-of-state applicants are accepted. International applicants: yes. DACA status applicants are considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: No Requirement · up to 3 outstanding at application
Program overview
Butler University offers a 24-month MPAS program based in Indiana that admits students on a rolling post-deadline review cycle, with the next cohort starting May 2027 and an application deadline of July 15, 2026. The program holds Continued ARC-PA accreditation and accepts both out-of-state and international applicants, though no distance learning or part-time options are available. With an estimated incoming class size of 75 students, it is a moderately large cohort by PA program standards.
The program's mission centers on primary care as a foundation, preparing graduates to deliver patient-centered care across a broad range of clinical settings. There is no specific curricular concentration beyond that primary care orientation, which suits applicants who want a generalist preparation rather than a specialty-track experience.
Competitive applicants will want to take note of the academic profile of recent matriculants: an average overall GPA of 3.8 and science GPA of 3.7, both well above the stated minimums of 3.2 overall. The gap between the minimum and the actual matriculant averages is notable, so applicants at the floor should understand they are entering a competitive pool. Paid direct patient care experience is recommended but not required, and the same is true for broader healthcare experience - an accessibility feature for applicants still building their clinical hours, though those with stronger experience will likely be more competitive.
Prerequisite coursework is specific and includes general chemistry with lab (8 credits), general biology (6 credits), human anatomy with lab (4 credits), human physiology with lab (4 credits), microbiology with lab (3 credits), and statistics (3 credits). There is no time limit on when prerequisites were completed, and up to three outstanding prerequisites are permitted at the time of application, providing some flexibility for applicants still finishing coursework.
The total estimated tuition is $101,500 with a uniform rate regardless of residency, and a seat deposit of $1,000 is required upon acceptance. Applicants must submit at least three letters of reference. Interviews are conducted in a Multiple Mini Interview format and do not require onsite attendance.
An applicant should weigh this program seriously if they have a strong academic record near the matriculant averages, are comfortable with a generalist primary care curriculum, and are looking for a large cohort environment without the need for in-person interviewing.