Butler University

Indianapolis, IN · Large city

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Acceptance rate
85.1%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$36,041
Sticker price $65,970
Graduation rate
80%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$77,235
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
85.1%
Applicants (fall 2023)
9,431
Admitted (fall 2023)
8,098
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,151
Yield (admitted who enroll)
14%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
87%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
85%
SAT reading, middle 50%
590–680
SAT math, middle 50%
570–670
ACT composite, middle 50%
26–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
35% / 20%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$25,278
Family income $30–48k$25,696
Family income $48–75k$32,679
Family income $75–110k$36,778
Family income $110k+$41,134
Full sticker price (per year)
$65,970
Tuition & fees – in-state
$47,560
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$47,560
Median debt at graduation
$26,000
Students with federal loans
43%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
80%
Freshmen who return for year 2
87%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$49,668
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$77,235

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
4,317
Graduate students
1,257
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
60%
Students receiving Pell grants
15%
Full-time faculty
100%

Undergraduate diversity

White77%
Hispanic7.4%
Black5.2%
Two or more4.3%
Asian4.0%
International1.3%
Unknown0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing28%
Communication & Journalism12%
Health Professions11%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences8.7%
Social Sciences8.1%
Visual & Performing Arts8.0%
Education6.6%
Psychology6.5%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
James Danko
Main phone
(317) 940-8000
Address
4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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