Butler University

Indianapolis, IN · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Butler University reported a 85.9% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Butler University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Indianapolis, IN, with an SAT reference of 1250 and an ACT reference of 28. The historical average net price is $36,041 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

85.9%

9,431 applicants

SAT reference

1250

Combined score

ACT reference

28

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$36,041

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Butler University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)118012501350
ACT (composite, 1–36)262831

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

80.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

87.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

4,317

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Butler University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$25,278
$30,001 – $48,000$25,696
$48,001 – $75,000$32,679
$75,001 – $110,000$36,778
$110,000+$41,134

Top Majors at Butler University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing268
Health Professions108
Communication & Journalism97
Visual & Performing Arts82
Social Sciences81
Education77
Biological & Biomedical Sciences67
Psychology35
Physical Sciences21
English Language & Literature18

Financial Aid at Butler University

About Butler University

Official website: https://www.butler.edu/

Admissions: https://www.butler.edu/admission-aid

Frequently Asked Questions About Butler University

What is the acceptance rate at Butler University?

Butler University reported a 86% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 9,431. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Butler University?

The historical 86% acceptance rate suggests Butler University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Butler University?

The imported historical records for Butler University include an SAT reference value of 1250 and an ACT reference value of 28. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Butler University?

The stored historical average net price at Butler University is $36,041 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 98%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $24,662 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Butler University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Butler University is 80%. its stored first-year retention rate is 87%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Butler University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Butler University?

Butler University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Butler University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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