Butler University

It is moderately difficult to get into Butler University. Butler University admitted 82% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 13,386 students applied to Butler University and 10,985 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to Butler University, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Butler University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Butler University's admissions stats.

Butler University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.9
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	41%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	50%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	27%
Waitlist	Yes

Butler University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Butler University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	November 5
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	–

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Applying Early to Butler University?

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Butler University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Butler University will release EA admissions decisions no later than November 5.

Butler University accepts around 92% of early action applicants and 82% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Butler University admitted 8,866 of the 9,689 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college to increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Butler University Admissions

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How To Get Into Butler University

Butler University is a moderately difficult school to get into. Butler University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Butler University accepted 82% of students, about 10,985 from 13,386 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Butler University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to College of Pharmacy and Health Science programs; Engineering; Sciences; Dance (Classical Ballet) is program moderately difficult.

Transferring to Butler University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Butler University

Butler University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Butler University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Butler University

What does Butler University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Butler University for more information on admission factors.

Butler University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Butler University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Butler University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements	–	–	–	HS Secondary School Report
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Butler University?

Students admitted to Butler University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.9.

Out of all students that were admitted, 36% submitted a class rank. At Butler University 41% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 74% were in the top 25% and 94% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Butler University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	42.94%
3.75 and 3.99	23.89%
3.50 and 3.74	17.38%
3.25 and 3.49	9.44%
3.00 and 3.24	4.43%
2.50 and 2.9	1.92%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Butler University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Butler University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 50% of Butler University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 27% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

More Information on Transferring to Butler University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Butler University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 15. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Butler University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Butler University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Butler University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Butler University.

Does Butler University accept transfer credits?

✅ Butler University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Butler University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Butler University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Butler University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Butler University?

❌ No, Butler University is test optional, so you can decide whether to include your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Butler University's acceptance rate?

✅ Butler University has an acceptance rate of 82%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Butler University?

❌ Butler University does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Butler University?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Butler University was 92% in 2021.

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