Butler University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,718
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	84%

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, Butler University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Butler University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Butler University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Butler University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Butler University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$43,400

Cost of attendance at Butler University in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$8,887
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,400

Cost of attendance at Butler University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$22,628
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Butler University received on average $24,418 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,418

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	170	15%	$4,548	$773,161
Other Federal Grant	170	15%	$5,207	$885,161
State Grant/Scholarships	132	12%	$7,304	$964,143
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,080	98%	$22,705	$24,521,820
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,080	98%	$24,418	$26,371,124

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Butler University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Butler University students is 83.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 84.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 83.3%.

83.8%

asian 86.8% 33 students
African American 75.5% 37 students
white 85.8% 674 students
unknown 75.4% 52 students
hispanic 82.7% 43 students
International Students 55.6% 5 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 12 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pioneer Football League
Baseball Big East Conference
Basketball Big East Conference
Track and Cross Country Big East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Butler University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Butler University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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