Butler University
Indianapolis, IN · City · 4,317 students
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About
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Location
Indianapolis, IN, 46208 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
IND · Indianapolis
11 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$65,970
Avg net price
$36,041
Room & board
$16,430
Tuition
$47,560
Books & supplies
$1,300/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$25,278
$30–48k
$25,696
$48–75k
$32,679
$75–110k
$36,778
$110k+
$41,134
Admissions
Admit rate
85%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1274
Reading 590–680
Math 570–670
ACT midpoint
28
Composite 26–31
English 25–33
Math 24–30
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Butler University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
80%
1st-yr retention
87%
Transfer-out rate
15%
Consumer completion
82%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
82%
Transferred
15%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
3%
Median earnings (6yr)
$61,627
Median earnings (10yr)
$77,235
Median debt
$26,000
Monthly loan payment
$276
Debt range (25th–75th)
$13,000–$28,520
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,400
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
11
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
15%
First-generation
13%
Median family income
$109,207
Independent students
3%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic
7%
Black
5%
Asian
4%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$61,627
10 years after entry
$77,235
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49
46
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39
36
28
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Institutional
Endowment
$297M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$9,694/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,447
Federal loan rate
43%
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