Butler University

Butler University Quick Facts

Program Description

Butler is a private, comprehensive university with over 5000 full-time students enrolled in six colleges on our 295-acre campus located in Indianapolis which provides access to excellent, highly diverse clinical experiences and other opportunities.

Butler has been creating highly qualified pharmacy practitioners since 1904. Our curriculum prepares students for practice in all professional environments including innovative settings and post-graduate opportunities. Concentrations are available in Medical Spanish, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Patient Care research.

Our mission is to provide innovative, interprofessional experiences with a liberal arts perspective to develop life-long learners serving society as dedicated health professionals, scholars and community leaders. We take pride in:

• Consistent NAPLEX pass rate significantly above the national average. Our 5-year aggregate pass rate is 98% compared to 90% nationally (2014-2018)
• 98% job placement (Class of 2018)

We believe in experiential education providing a variety of 4-week pharmacy practice experiences; 2 introductory experiences and 10 advanced practice experiences at excellent sites in Indiana and nationwide.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Private Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $500 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Does not participate in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• Letters of Reference are not required
• Does not utilize the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208

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Acceptance Rate for Butler University

38%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 38%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Butler University graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.

Source: NABP, NAPLEX Passing Rates for 2023–2025 Graduates (March 2026). First-attempt pass rates. National average covers all graduates of ACPE-accredited programs.

Tuition

First professional year, 2022–23 academic year (most recent AACP tuition survey); later years may differ — confirm current rates with the school.

Requirements

GPA and Test Scores

Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Yes; non-science courses: Yes.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available; science courses without labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available; non-science courses: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available.

Completion timing: All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the August start of the PharmD Program. Any conditional admission into Butler’s PharmD Program will be revoked if pre-requisites are not complete. Preference may be given to candidates who have completed all prerequisite coursework at the time of application or have indicated in their PharmCAS application during which semesters they plan to complete any remaining pre-requisites prior to beginning the PharmD Program.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Letters of recommendation are not required.

While Butler University does not require letters of recommendation, if a candidate chooses to provide these evaluations from the listed recommended sources, the Pharmacy Admissions Committee will review them as part of the application review process as a way to learn more about a candidate especially as it relates to the candidate’s ability to take on such a challenging graduate degree program.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes

As recommended by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, Butler University requires an interview for admission into the Pharmacy Program. The admission criteria assessed during the interview extend beyond academic minimums and include a measurement of these important attributes: verbal and written communication skills, understanding of the profession, commitment to patient care and professionalism. Other activities planned around the interview will include completion of a 30-minute proctored writing exercise. The Pharmacy Admission Committee reserves to right to request candidates to complete other pre- or post-interview assignments as applicable to allow the candidate to demonstrate appropriate soft skills for the Committee.

Applying

Deadline

April 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: November 2, 2026
First day of classes: August 25, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? Recommended, but not required
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Not Required
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

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Additional Program Pathways

This school also offers the following PharmD entry routes and pathways (2027 application cycle):

• Butler University – Online Pathway — 4 years; online/distance; application deadline June 1, 2027

International Applicants

Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens considered: Yes
Applications accepted from: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes
TOEFL Scores must be 79 internet-based or 550 paper-based assessments. Butler’s TOEFL school code is 1073. A Duolingo score of 100 will also meet Butler’s requirements. For the International English Language Training System (IELTS): A score of 6.0 meets Butler’s requirements. For additional information, see https://www.butler.edu/admission/english-proficiency-requirements

Contact Information

Website: http://www.butler.edu

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