Overview

Butler University is a University institution located in Indianapolis, IN, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN  46208-3485
United States

Contact Mr. Jerome Dueweke
Director of Admission
Email: admission@butler.edu
Phone: 317-940-8100
Fax: 317-940-8150

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Insurance
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Sports Communication
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Recording Arts Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Education, Other
Elementary Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Software Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Pharmacy
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Public Health, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology
Data Science, General
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Science, Technology And Society
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Philosophy, Other
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy And Astrophysics, Other
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Anthropology, Other
Criminology
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General
Dance, General
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9,431

Applied

8,098

Accepted

4,519

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,484

Females Applied

4,761

Females Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,945

Males Applied

3,336

Males Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.92

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	February 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	October 1st	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		590	680
SAT Math		590	680
ACT Composite		26	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

46,570

Private

Fees

990

Full-time student fees

17,250

Room & board

9,310

Room only

Financial Aid

31,710

Avg. Financial Aid Package

35,820

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,585

Avg. Loan Aid

21,534

Avg. Grant Aid

28,256

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

73.39%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,519

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

53%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.82%
Black or African American	4.4%
White or Caucasian	79.19%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	3.99%
Two or more races	3.72%
Other	0.64%

Gender

Male (40.08%)

Female (59.92%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	69%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Butler University Dance Marathon (BUDM) and Spring Sports Spectacular

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Butler University Dance Marathon (BUDM), Lacy Scholars, Butler Catholic Community, Dawgs Serving Dogs and Butler LGBTQIA+ Alliance

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Football		Division 1	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 1
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

654

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 372

Part-time - 282

Male - 300

Female - 344