Butler University

Indianapolis, IN • private • I | Big East Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Large)

Student Population

Undergrad: 4,674 • Total: 6,465

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Indianapolis, IN
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Website

www.butler.edu

Region

Great Lakes

Carnegie Classification

M1: Master's Colleges & Universities – Larger Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,888 (40.4%) • Female: 2,786 (59.6%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

85.9%

8,098 admitted from 9,431 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 590-680
Math: 590-680
Total: 1180-1360

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

26-31

Application Types Offered

EA ED I RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$50

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/1/2025
ED I:	2025-11-01
RD:	02/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

80.2%

4-Year Graduation Rate

66.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

88.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$67,060

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $46,570

Room & Board

$16,430

Books & Supplies

$4,060

Students Receiving Pell Grants

15%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Big East Conference

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball (FCS) Basketball (FCS) Football (FCS) Golf (FCS) Soccer (FCS) Tennis (FCS) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) (FCS)

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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Common questions about Butler University

What is Butler University's acceptance rate?

Butler University accepts 86% of applicants, from 9,431 applications.

How much does Butler University cost?

Tuition and fees are $46,570.

What ACT score do you need for Butler University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 26 and 31 on the ACT.

What is Butler University's graduation rate?

80% of students graduate within six years.