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Butler University

Butler University is a medium, private institution located in Indianapolis, in. Founded in 1855, Butler University offers undergraduate degrees in 96 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 1
4,489 undergraduates
$45,980 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Butler University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 85.1%
SAT score average 1274
ACT score average 28
Average high school GPA 3.86
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

February
01
123 days away Application deadline date

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November
01
31 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Butler University is known for one of its top majors: Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Finance and Financial Management Services
Marketing
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
Education, Other

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $45,980
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,870
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $4,060
Cost of attendance* $67,210
Average financial aid package $33,959
Estimated cost $33,251 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $45,980
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,870
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $4,060
Cost of attendance* $67,210
Average financial aid package $33,959
Estimated cost $33,251 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Butler University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,489, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

5,746

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
76%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
3%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Butler University, students love their Butler University Dance Marathon (BUDM), student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208
8003686852
www.butler.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Butler university dance marathon (budm)

Lacy scholars

Butler catholic community

Dawgs serving dogs

Butler lgbtqia+ alliance

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Butler University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Butler University?

Butler University is located in Indianapolis, in.

What is the acceptance rate at Butler University? 

The acceptance rate for Butler University is 85%.

What’s the average GPA for Butler University?

The average high school GPA for Butler University students was 3.86.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Butler University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Butler University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $268,840.

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