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Butler University

Indianapolis, IN

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

Acceptance Rate

15,340
Applied
12,356
Accepted
4,537
Enrolled
81%
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Female Admissions

9,006
Females Applied
7,305
Females Accepted
81%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

6,334
Males Applied
5,051
Males Accepted
80%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

0
Application Fee
3.92
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay
Other requirements: HS Secondary School Report

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen August 1st Not reported Yes
Other early decision plan November 1st November 5th
Transfer August 15th Not reported Yes

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

43,470
Private
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Fees

990
Full-time student fees
14,750
Room & board
7,640
Room only
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Other Payment Considerations

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

Financial Aid

28,194
Avg. Financial Aid Package
31,045
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,673
Avg. Loan Aid
19,322
Avg. Grant Aid
24,540
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
71.7%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
14%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,537
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
55%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 6.34%
Black or African American 3.74%
White or Caucasian 80.97%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.14%
Asian 3.76%
Two or more races 3.71%
Other 0.5%

Gender

Male (40%)
Female (60%)

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 66%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
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Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Homecoming, Butler University Dance Marathon (BUDM) and Spring Sports Spectacular

Student Services

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Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

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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 Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
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Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

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

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

Faculty

586
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 366
Part-time - 220
Male - 293
Female - 291
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