Butler University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Butler University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

82.1%

Admission Difficulty for Butler University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Difficult
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Butler is 82.1%. Its admission rate is the 28th lowest in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Butler and can you get accepted?

Butler University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 10,985 out of the 13,386 who applied were admitted.

Butler University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.92. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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82% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Butler University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.92 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1220 on the SAT
Score 27 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Butler GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.92

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Butler University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Butler are to have around a 3.92 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.92 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Butler accepts 82% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Butler is 3.92 on the 4.0 scale. 45% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #3 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Butler is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Butler University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	45.36%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	22.43%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	16.3%	Reach
3.25 to 3.49	10.28%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	3.75%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	1.88%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Butler SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Butler University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 50% of students submitted SAT scores and 27% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1110-1320

Applicants Submitting SAT

50%

SAT Scores for Butler University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	560
Math 25th Percentile	550
Composite 25th Percentile	1110

SAT Scores for Butler University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	660
Math 75th Percentile	660
Composite 75th Percentile	1320
Average SAT Score	1220

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Butler University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Butler is 1220 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1110-1320. Students who get into Butler University score in the top 39 percent of all SAT test takers.. Butler ranks #10 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1220 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Butler regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1110 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1110, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1000, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Butler University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1220 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1215, you have around a 82% chance of being admitted. A 1320 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 90% chance of getting in.

Butler University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1320 and Above	Good	>90%
1215 to 1320	Avg +	82%-90%
1110 to 1215	Avg -	71%-82%
1005 to 1110	Reach	56%-71%
Less than 1005	Low	<56%

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Butler ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

24-30

Applicants Submitting ACT

27%

ACT Scores for Butler University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	24
Math 25th Percentile	24
Composite 25th Percentile	24

ACT Scores for Butler University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	32
Math 75th Percentile	29
Composite 75th Percentile	30
Average ACT Score	27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Butler?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Butler is 27, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 24 and 30. The school ranks #8 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 27. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 24 and score in the score in the top 27 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 21.

27 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Butler University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Butler University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Butler for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 27 score has around 82% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 90% with a 30 ACT score.

Butler University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
30 and Above	Good	>90%
27 to 30	Avg +	82%-90%
24 to 27	Avg -	71%-82%
21 to 24	Reach	56%-71%
Less than 21	Low	<56%

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High School Class Rank

76% of Butler University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 43% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Butler University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	43%
Top 25% of class	76%
Top 50% of class	96%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Butler University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	7,826	5,560	13,386
Accepted	6,475	4,510	10,985
Acceptance Rate	83%	81%	82%
Enrolled	680	520	1,200
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	11%	12%	11%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

219

Applicants have 219 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Butler University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Butler University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Butler University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Butler University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Butler University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.92 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1220 and ACT of 27 will almost guarantee your admission.