Butler University
Indianapolis, IN • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 86%
Butler is a private university in Indianapolis, Indiana. Butler was founded in 1855 and enrolls 6,088 students.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 6,088 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 86% |
| Tuition and fees | |
|---|---|
| In State | $45,980 |
| Out-of-State | $45,980 |
| Paying For College |
See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Butler University, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 630 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 630 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT English | 25 | 28 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 27 | 29 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| English Proficiency Test | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| Work experience | |||
| Personal statement or essay | |||
| Legacy status |
Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Butler.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,990 | $44,990 |
| Fees | $990 | $990 |
| Room and Board | $15,870 | $15,870 |
| Books | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $63,150 | $63,150 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance, General | 102 | ||
| Pharmacy | 100 | ||
| Medical Science/Scientist | 96 | ||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 89 | ||
| Education, Other | 2 | ||
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 72 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 48 | 11 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 56 | ||
| Accounting | 45 | 8 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 48 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 46 | ||
| Insurance | 28 | 12 | |
| Psychology, General | 39 | ||
| Economics, General | 28 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 28 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 26 | ||
| Sports Communication | 26 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 25 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 25 | ||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 24 | ||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 23 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 23 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 20 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | ||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 19 | ||
| Biochemistry | 19 | ||
| Criminology | 19 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | 0 | |
| Chemistry, General | 17 | ||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 16 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 15 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 15 | ||
| Dance, General | 14 | ||
| Creative Writing | 0 | 14 | |
| Management Science | 14 | ||
| Statistics, General | 14 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 13 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | 5 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | 4 | |
| French Language and Literature | 10 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 9 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 8 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 8 | ||
| History, General | 8 | 0 | |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 7 | ||
| Physics, General | 7 | ||
| Journalism | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 5 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||
| History, Other | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 5 | ||
| Conducting | 4 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 4 | ||
| Women’s Studies | 4 | ||
| Music, Other | 3 | ||
| Music Management | 3 | ||
| Science, Technology and Society | 3 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 2 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 2 | ||
| Data Science, General | 2 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 0 | 2 | |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 1 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release