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Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana 46208

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Butler University is a private institution in Indianapolis with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1282, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.4K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $77,235 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $38,472.

Established
1855
Motto
Education, Research, Service
Mascot
Butler Blue IVHink
Type
Private university
Conference
Division I of the NCAA
Division
Division I

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86%Acceptance
1282SAT Avg
4,383Students
11:1Student:Faculty
80%Grad Rate
$77,235Earnings 10yr
$38,472Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Butler University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1282

Reading & WritingMid: 625
590680
MathMid: 620
590680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1282

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$45,980
Room & Board$15,870
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$64,503
Average Net Price$38,472
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$28,607
$30–48K$31,406
$48–75K$36,016
$75–110K$39,491
$110K+$42,961

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$38,472

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

58.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,238

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

35

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (94)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,383
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 4%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate80.2%
Freshman Retention88.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$61,627
8 Years$71,943
10 Years$77,235

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$66,300
Men
$73,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#1
Forbes
#216
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#163

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Butler Bulldogs

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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