Butler University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Indianapolis, IN
3.8 4 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

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Overview

Total enrollment

5,746

Location Indianapolis, Indiana
Website butler.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Best Colleges Rank

#209

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

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

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1160/1350
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 26/31
GPA 3.92

Acceptance Rate

85.1%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 12.9%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$47,560

Costs for Butler University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$47,560
Books and Supplies		$1,300
Other Fees		$990
Room and Board		$16,430
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,660
Total One Year Cost		$70,940

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Student 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 majors at Butler University are Business, Education, and Visual and Performing Arts. 17% of students major in Business, 12% in Education, and 10% in Visual and Performing Arts.