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Butler University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Indiana

Butler University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
85.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹44,67,406Out-of-state
Students
4,317Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Butler University is a private university in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1855 and named after founder Ovid Butler, the university has over 60 major academic fields of study within six colleges in the arts, business, communication, education, liberal arts and the sciences, and health sciences. It enrolls approximately 5,700 undergraduate and graduate students. Its 295-acre (119 ha) campus is approximately five miles (8.0 km) north of downtown Indianapolis.

Admissions planning estimate

85.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 50.1%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 85.87%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 85.9% (8,098/9,431; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

85 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 9,471
Offered a place 8,058
Enrolled 1,037

12.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1160-1350
4001600
ACT composite26-31
136

What a year costs

₹61,32,820 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹44,67,406
  • Housing₹15,43,303
  • Books & supplies₹1,22,112
Sticker price ₹61,32,820
After aid (average) ₹33,85,403

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹44,67,406
Out-of-state ₹44,67,406

Average aid awarded: ₹27,92,974 a year.

Outcomes and support

87.5%
Retention
80.4%
Graduation
49%
Get financial aid
48%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 76.8%
Hispanic 7.4%
African American 5.2%
Multiracial 4.3%
Asian 4.1%
Unknown 0.9%
Native American 0.1%

6 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysicsbachelor
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classical and Ancient Studiesbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Dancebachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Insurancebachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolutionbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Otherbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Psychology, Otherbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Science, Technology and Societybachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate85.08%
Total Applicants9471
Admitted Applicants8058
Enrolled Applicants1037
Application Fee₹4,697
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1160
SAT Composite 75th %1350
ACT Composite 25th %26
ACT Composite 75th %31

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹44,67,406
Out-of-State Tuition₹44,67,406
Average Housing Cost₹15,43,303
Books & Supplies₹1,22,112
Average Net Price₹33,85,403
Students Receiving Aid49%
Average Aid Awarded₹27,92,974
Out-of-State Students48%

Student Body Diversity

African American5.21%
Asian4.05%
Hispanic7.37%
White76.81%
Multiracial4.26%
Native American0.09%
Pacific Islander0.00
International1.3%
Unknown Race0.9%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate80.38%
Retention Rate87.49%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates4317

Contact

Street Address4600 Sunset Ave
ZIP Code46208
Phone(317) 940-8100
Websitehttps://www.butler.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/