Butler University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Butler University was $38,643. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Butler University

Butler University net price calculator

$38,643

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Indiana and nationwide.

Indiana's average	$9,921
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Butler University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$38,643	$3,984 (9%)	$29,653	$25,796	$35,333	$38,217	$40,156
2021	$42,627	$2,704 (7%)	$30,117	$31,796	$36,315	$39,754	$43,211
2020	$39,923	$1,969 (5%)	$28,783	$32,661	$35,778	$39,897	$40,633
2019	$37,954	$97	$25,854	$27,622	$33,303	$36,573	$39,622
2018	$38,051	$4,629 (14%)	$29,547	$31,617	$32,246	$36,067	$39,371
2017	$33,422	$1,392 (4%)	$24,690	$25,553	$28,920	$31,025	$35,179
2016	$34,814	$2,072 (6%)	$24,172	$27,254	$29,737	$31,842	$36,619
2015	$32,742	$1,751 (6%)	$23,902	$26,149	$28,164	$31,028	$35,091
2014	$30,991	--	$23,041	$23,738	$26,535	$28,506	$33,537

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Butler University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$62,710	$670 (1%)	$43,400	$18,210	$1,100
2021	$63,380	$1,430 (2%)	$43,400	$18,980	$1,000
2020	$61,950	$2,290 (4%)	$42,360	$18,590	$1,000
2019	$59,660	$2,920 (5%)	$41,120	$17,540	$1,000
2018	$56,740	$2,160 (4%)	$39,860	$15,880	$1,000
2017	$54,580	$1,965 (4%)	$38,360	$15,220	$1,000
2016	$52,615	$1,843 (4%)	$37,010	$14,605	$1,000
2015	$50,772	$1,764 (4%)	$35,652	$14,120	$1,000
2014	$49,008	$1,840 (4%)	$34,368	$13,640	$1,000
2013	$47,168	--	$33,138	$13,030	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Butler University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,718 dormitories available to its students at $6,950 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Butler University is $772 per month.
Does Butler University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Butler University for one academic year is $7,430, which works out to $826 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Butler University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,100.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Butler University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,360

If living off-campus, with family: $3,360

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,360
How much is Butler University application fees?: Butler University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Butler University offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Butler University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,760	$792
For out-of-state students	$1,760	$792

Housing and Meal

Butler University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Butler University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$7,430	$6,950	N/A	0	2,718
2021	$7,430	$6,950	N/A	99	2,784
2020	$7,240	$8,300	N/A	99	2,615
2019	$7,030	$7,660	N/A	99	2,775
2018	$6,830	$6,513	N/A	21	2,319
2017	$6,630	$6,317	N/A	99	2,319
2016	$6,390	$5,665	N/A	99	2,168

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Butler University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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