Butler University
About
Located on a picturesque campus just minutes from downtown Indianapolis, Butler University is nationally renowned for its exceptional undergraduate teaching and high-spirited community, anchored by the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse and its beloved live mascot, Butler Blue. Undergraduates thrive in top-tier, career-focused programs within the Lacy School of Business and the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, both of which leverage the neighboring city's robust market for internships and clinical placements. The student experience is defined by a vibrant, close-knit campus culture where students enjoy Division I athletics, active Greek life, and collaborative undergraduate research. What truly sets Butler apart is its commitment to "The Butler Way"—a philosophy of community, integrity, and teamwork that helps drive an impressive 98 percent post-graduation career and graduate school placement rate.
Wikipedia: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.
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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.
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