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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $37,499
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $83,535
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Butler University is a private nonprofit college in Indianapolis, IN with 4,317 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants, and admitted students average 1274 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $37,499 per year ($30,817 for families earning under $30,000). 77% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $83,535 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 9,431
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,098
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing590–680
200800
SAT Math570–670
200800
ACT Composite26–31
136
What Butler University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $68,403
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $49,890
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$30,817
- $30–48k$29,151
- $48–75k$32,800
- $75–110k$38,123
- $110k+$43,200
Get a personal estimate with Butler University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 77%
- Freshman retention
- 88%
- Median earnings
- $83,535
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,317
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 19%
- White77%
- Hispanic7%
- Black5%
- Asian4%
Butler University FAQ
What is Butler University's acceptance rate?+
Butler University admits 85% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Butler University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 590–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 570–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1274.
What ACT score do you need for Butler University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–31.
Is Butler University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Butler University?+
In Fall 2023, 9,431 students applied to Butler University and 8,098 were admitted; 1,151 enrolled.
Does Butler University consider legacy status?+
No. Butler University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Butler University require an essay?+
Butler University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Butler University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $68,403 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $37,499.
What is Butler University's graduation rate?+
77% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 150163 · How we use this data
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