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Butler University

Indianapolis, INPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 85% Acceptance
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85%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$36,041
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
4.3K
Students
Medium campus body
$61,627
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Butler University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Indianapolis, IN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 85%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
4.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
85% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading590 - 680
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math570 - 670
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite26 - 31
1typical 50% range36
85%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing30% of degrees
Health Sciences12% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,681
Earnings 5yr: $142,376
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,011
Earnings 5yr: $115,979
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,303
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,584
Earnings 5yr: $72,136
Debt: $23,250
Insurance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,343
Earnings 5yr: $75,956
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,344
Earnings 5yr: $77,354
Debt: $23,250
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,382
Earnings 5yr: $54,854
Debt: $26,176
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,154
Earnings 5yr: $71,635
Debt: $26,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $54,635
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $127,507
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $93,188
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $86,793
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $83,109
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $79,363
Debt: N/A
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $73,756
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $73,619
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $72,572
Debt: N/A
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $66,952
Debt: N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $62,341
Debt: $26,870
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $48,664
Debt: $27,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$36,041
In-State Tuition$47,560
Out-of-State Tuition$47,560
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

15%
Pell Grants
43%
Take Loans
85%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$61,627
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$77,235

Completion Signals

80%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
87%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,238
Est. Monthly Payment
$240/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

40%
Men
60%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
13%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$128,612
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