Butler University

Overview

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

Location & Contact

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

Contact Mr. Delorean Menifee
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
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Insurance
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Related
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Organizational Communication
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication Related
Radio And Television
Sports Communication
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Recording Arts Technology
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
German
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Sciences And Disorders
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences
Health/health-care Administration
Pharmacy
Physician Assistant
Pre-pharmacy Studies
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Science, Technology And Society
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies Related
Philosophy Related
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy And Astrophysics Related
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Psychology Related
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Anthropology Related
Criminology
Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management
Dance
Design And Applied Arts Related
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music
Music Performance
Music Theory And Composition

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

14,635

Applied

9,532

Accepted

4,229

Enrolled

Female Admissions

8,406

Females Applied

5,601

Females Accepted

67%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,229

Males Applied

3,931

Males Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.83

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	One recommendation
Other requirements:	Audition, interview, portfolio; 4 years of math and science strongly recommended for COPHS majors and natural sciences

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 20th
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	619	580	660
SAT Math	616	24	29
ACT Composite	27	25	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

40,160

Fees

960

Full-time student fees

14,690

Room & board

7,660

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

26,085

Avg. Financial Aid Package

26,289

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,477

Avg. Loan Aid

15,937

Avg. Grant Aid

21,842

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

66%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,229

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

53%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.74%
Black or African American	3.93%
White or Caucasian	82.61%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.21%
Asian	3.34%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.02%
Two or more races	2.95%
Other	2.1%

Gender

Male (39.87%)

Female (60.13%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	67%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, SGA Concerts 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:
Pre-Pharmacy Club, American Chemical Society Students Affiliate, Answers for Autism (Butler University Chapter), Delta Delta Delta and Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity

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
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Football		Division 1B	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving			No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball			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
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	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

568

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 363

Part-time - 205