Overview
Student Population
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| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Online | butler.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, Butler University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 14,592 prospective students applied, and 11,045 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,104 enrolled in the school. 4,815 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 729 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $42,410 plus fees of $990. Butler is ranked 172 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Butler is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Butler University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#172 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#129 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Indiana
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Indiana
#480 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Value Colleges in Indiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1320 |
| ACT | 25/30 |
| GPA | 3.92 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $990 |
| Room and Board | $14,380 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,050 |
| Total One Year Cost | $61,830 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 17% |
| Education | 12% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Communication | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150163 IPEDS survey data for Butler University.
Current students may use the Butler University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.