Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
4,229
Students
25,357
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
65%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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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
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
Director of Admission
Email: admission@butler.edu
Phone: 317-940-8100
Fax: 317-940-8150
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Actuarial Science |
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| Entrepreneurship |
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| Finance |
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| Insurance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication And Media Related |
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| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Journalism |
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| Organizational Communication |
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| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication |
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| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication Related |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Sports Communication |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Recording Arts Technology |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| German |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences |
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| Health/health-care Administration |
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| Pharmacy |
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| Physician Assistant |
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| Pre-pharmacy Studies |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology |
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| Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution |
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| Science, Technology And Society |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies Related |
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| Philosophy Related |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy And Astrophysics Related |
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| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Psychology Related |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Anthropology Related |
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| Criminology |
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| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management |
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| Dance |
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| Design And Applied Arts Related |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine And Studio Arts Management |
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| Jazz/jazz Studies |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
14,635
Applied
9,532
Accepted
4,229
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,406
Females Applied
5,601
Females Accepted
67%
Male Admissions
6,229
Males Applied
3,931
Males Accepted
63%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.83
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| 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 |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
25,357
Avg. Financial Aid Package
25,981
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
5,043
Avg. Loan Aid
14,312
Avg. Grant Aid
20,935
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
65%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
11%
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% |
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| 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
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
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 |
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| 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 | |
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No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | |
Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
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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
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