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Butler University

Indianapolis, IN 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate82%
Acceptance Rate82%

About Butler University

Butler University is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of Indianapolis, Indiana. Butler University was founded in 1855. The college enrolls around 5,525 students per year, including 4,433 undergrad students.

Butler University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Butler University. Around 82% of applicants get into Butler University each year. Out of 13,386 applications received in 2022, 10,985 students were offered admission.

Butler University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 82%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate 92%
Average GPA 3.9
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 92%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 50%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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College Info

4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46208-3485

Campus Setting: Suburban

Butler University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Butler University is Aug 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Butler University is Aug 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Butler University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Butler University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$61,330

In State

$61,330

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$44,990
$44,990
Fees
$990
$990
Housing
$15,350
$15,350
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Butler University is like? There are approximately 5,525 students enrolled at Butler University, including 4,433 undergraduate students and 1,092 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 46% percent are from IN and 54% percent of students are from other states.

96%

Full Time

4%

Part Time

46%

In State

54%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

5,525

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

82%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$45,980

Out-of-State

$45,980

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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