Butler University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1689 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #456 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #410 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #3 of 9 | In Indianapolis |
| #533 of 1,020 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top50% | For 56 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 4,519
- Graduates
- 1,244
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- butler.edu
Butler University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Butler University has an acceptance rate of 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 85% | 87% |
| Applicants | 9,431 | 3,945 | 5,484 |
| Admissions | 8,098 | 3,336 | 4,761 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,151 | 460 | 691 |
550 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
676 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
398 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1180
or below
75% of them
had 1360
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Butler University are 1180-1360 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
225 or 20%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Butler University are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4528 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 373 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 274 (5%) |
| Asian | 232 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 213 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 72 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 64 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Butler University is $40,140 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $28,607 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $31,406 |
| $48-75K | $36,016 |
| $75-110K | $39,491 |
| $110K+ | $42,961 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $44,990 | $14,225 |
| Tuition in-state | $44,990 | $14,225 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $44,990 | $14,225 |
| Fee in-district | $990 | |
| Fee in-state | $990 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $990 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,459 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,350 |
| Room charge | $7,420 |
| Meal charge | $7,930 |
Butler University majors
Butler University has granted 852 bachelor's degrees across 62 programs, 245 master's across 15 programs, and 196 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Butler University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 100 | ||
| Medical Science & Scientist | 96 | ||
| Finance, General | 78 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 75 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 72 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 56 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 40 | 11 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 48 | ||
| Accounting | 38 | 8 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 46 | ||
| Psychology, General | 35 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 28 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 25 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 25 | ||
| Insurance | 13 | 12 | |
| Sports Communication | 25 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 24 | ||
| Economics, General | 23 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Criminology | 19 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 19 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Biochemistry | 18 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 15 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 14 | ||
| Creative Writing | 14 | ||
| Dance, General | 14 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 14 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 14 | ||
| Management Science | 14 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 13 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 13 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 12 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | 5 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | 4 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 9 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 8 | ||
| Statistics, General | 7 | ||
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Journalism | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| History, Other | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 5 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 4 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 4 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 4 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 3 | ||
| Conducting | 3 | ||
| Music, Other | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Education, Other | 2 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 2 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 | ||
| Music Management | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Science, Technology and Society | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 1 | ||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 1 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 852 | 245 | 196 |
Butler University has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 11% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Butler University has published 4,747 scientific papers with 66,875 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Biology, Sociology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 36 | 150 |
| 1993 | 49 | 162 |
| 1994 | 48 | 203 |
| 1995 | 44 | 253 |
| 1996 | 66 | 226 |
| 1997 | 57 | 268 |
| 1998 | 78 | 303 |
| 1999 | 49 | 336 |
| 2000 | 58 | 464 |
| 2001 | 72 | 462 |
| 2002 | 81 | 571 |
| 2003 | 68 | 645 |
| 2004 | 77 | 791 |
| 2005 | 81 | 978 |
| 2006 | 91 | 1005 |
| 2007 | 115 | 1065 |
| 2008 | 120 | 1330 |
| 2009 | 162 | 1593 |
| 2010 | 176 | 1672 |
| 2011 | 181 | 1955 |
| 2012 | 186 | 2187 |
| 2013 | 221 | 2362 |
| 2014 | 203 | 2630 |
| 2015 | 188 | 2644 |
| 2016 | 197 | 2804 |
| 2017 | 172 | 3160 |
| 2018 | 164 | 3692 |
| 2019 | 176 | 4518 |
| 2020 | 187 | 4904 |
| 2021 | 192 | 5273 |
| 2022 | 175 | 4948 |
| 2023 | 184 | 5414 |
| 2024 | 154 | 5232 |
Butler University alumni
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Gordon Hayward
- Occupations
- basketball playerprofessional athlete
- Biography
-
Gordon Daniel Hayward is an American former professional basketball player. He played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, and Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Karen Pence
- Enrolled in Butler University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in primary education
- Occupations
- primary school teacherpoliticianpainter
- Biography
-
Karen Sue Pence is an American schoolteacher who was the second lady of the United States from 2017 to 2021. She is married to the 48th vice president of the United States, Mike Pence. Pence was also the first lady of Indiana from 2013 to 2017 during her husband’s tenure as the 50th governor of that state. In 2023, she released a book detailing her life as a political spouse, titled When It's Your Turn to Serve: Experiencing God's Grace in His Calling for Your Life.
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Peter Lupus
- Occupations
- American football playerbodybuildertelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Peter Nash Lupus Jr. is an American bodybuilder and actor. He is best known for his role as Willy Armitage on the television series Mission: Impossible (1966–1973).
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Freddie Hubbard
- Occupations
- trumpetercomposerrecording artistjazz musician
- Biography
-
Frederick Dewayne Hubbard was an American jazz trumpeter. He played bebop, hard bop, and post-bop styles from the early 1960s onwards. His unmistakable and influential tone contributed to new perspectives for modern jazz and bebop.
General info
| Founded | 1855 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Education, Research, Service |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also 2 Summer Sessions (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,213 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4600 Sunset Ave Indianapolis, Indiana, 46208 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 888,000 |
| Phone | 3179408000 |