Tuition

The following tuition and fee charges are in effect for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Tuition is $950 per credit hour for a total of $25,650 for 27 credit hours. There are no fees charged in the DMS program. Students are billed per semester based on the number of credit hours they are taking. Textbooks are available online and part of your tuition, with the exception of one Lifestyle Medicine module that requires the purchase of a textbook.

Find a full breakdown on the cost of University attendance.

Preceptor participation discount

A 15 percent tuition discount may be available for effectively serving as a routinely utilized preceptor for entry-level Butler PA students. Please review the Preceptor Tuition Discount Policy and contact Jennifer Guthrie, Director of Experiential Education, at jrguthri@butler.edu to determine if you are eligible.

Partnership with Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants (SEMPA)

Any SEMPA member who enrolls in Butler University’s traditional DMS program is eligible for a 15 percent discount on tuition toward earning the DMS degree.

Payment plans and loan options

Butler makes payment plans and loan options available to its graduate students. Visit the Financial Aid website for more information.

Butler University recognizes and thanks those for their commitment to military service. As a military-friendly University, we certify Chapter 33-Post-911, Chapter 30, Chapter 31, Chapter 35, Chapter 1606, and Chapter 1607 education benefits for use at Butler. Learn more about Veterans Admissions Information.