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#5 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana

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Overview

Enrollment

5,525
Butler University overview
Location Indianapolis, Indiana
Online butler.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Butler University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Butler University occupies a 300-acre campus in a residential area of Indianapolis, Indiana, located five miles from the city's downtown district. The university, founded in 1855 by attorney and abolitionist Ovid Butler, features a mix of historic and modern architecture, including the iconic Hinkle Fieldhouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The private liberal arts institution maintains competitive admission standards and is particularly known for its College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Jordan College of the Arts, and the traditional liberal arts programs in its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Most undergraduate students reside in campus housing during their first three years, and the university competes in NCAA Division I athletics, with its men's basketball program having achieved notable success, including multiple Final Four appearances.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

Butler is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1110/1320
ACT 24/30
GPA 3.92

Applications Accepted

82.1% 
Butler University overview
Applications Due Aug 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$43,470
Costs for Butler University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,100
Other Fees$990
Room and Board $15,260
Budget for Other Expenses$3,360
Total One Year Cost$64,180

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$68,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

72% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Butler University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 17%
Education 12%
Visual and Performing Arts 10%
Health Professions 9%
Communication 9%

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Last updated February 24, 2024