Total Enrollment 4,505
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Butler University

http://www.butler.edu
4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
(317) 940-8000

To provide leadership and coordination for the comprehensive internationalization of Butler University.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Butler University, 90.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 83.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $15,499), and 57% receive loans ($11,875 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,740.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Butler University is $26,565 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,246 people applied to Butler University. Of the applicants, 79.0% were admitted (77.0% male & 80.0% female ) and 19.0% accepted (19.0% male and 19.0% female)

Of the 3,726 undergraduate students at Butler University, 2.0% are part-time. A majority (97.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 56.0% of the 779 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     53.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     90.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     55.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     74.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     76.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 317-940-8100
Admissions Office Email admission@butler.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admission, Butler University Robertson Hall 4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46208
Admissions Website http://go.butler.edu (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://go.butler.edu/aboutadmission/?pg=1647
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Butler University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Butler University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 620
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 25
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 30
ACT English (25th Percentile) 25
ACT English (75th Percentile) 31
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 30
 
Butler University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 38
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 38
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 142 65
Accounting 36 16
Actuarial Science 5
Business Administration and Management, General 49
Finance, General 30
International Business/Trade/Commerce 18
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 53
Communication, journalism, and related programs 60
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1
Journalism 41
Radio and Television 17
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 13
Recording Arts Technology/Technician 13
Computer and information sciences and support services 11
Computer and Information Sciences, General 9
Information Science/Studies 2
Education 71 62
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 25
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 38
Education, General 12
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 24
Music Teacher Education 7 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 26
English language and literature/letters 26 6
Creative Writing 7
English Language and Literature, General 9 6
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 10
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 10
French Language and Literature 1
German Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 9
Health professions and related clinical sciences 65 51 129
Communication Disorders, General 20
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 129
Physician Assistant 45 51
History 8 3
History, General 6 3
History, Other 2
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0 1
General Studies 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 1
Mathematics and statistics 6
Mathematics, General 6
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 4
Science, Technology and Society 4
Philosophy and religious studies 8
Philosophy 5
Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical sciences 19
Chemistry, General 19
Psychology 19
Psychology, General 19
Security and protective services 3
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 3
Social sciences 56
Anthropology 4
Criminology 2
Economics, General 14
International Relations and Affairs 9
Political Science and Government, General 17
Social Sciences, Other 3
Sociology 7
Visual and performing arts 62 6
Arts Management 16
Conducting 3
Dance, General 11
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 14
Music Performance, General 11
Music Theory and Composition 3 3
Music, General 5
Piano and Organ 2
 
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