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Butler University
Indianapolis,
IN
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate82%
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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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Butler University is located in the suburbs of Indianapolis.
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College Info
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
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
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
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 Time4%
Part Time46%
In State54%
Out-of-StateData 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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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