Butler University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #1560 of 14,134 | In the World |
| #451 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #406 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #2 of 9 | In Indianapolis |
| #202 of 1,011 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 4,492
- Graduates
- 1,052
- 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
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 76% | 75% |
| Applicants | 14,592 | 6,164 | 8,428 |
| Admissions | 11,045 | 4,712 | 6,333 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,102 | 437 | 665 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
252 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
179 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
773 or 70%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1150
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Butler University are 1150-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
662 or 60%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Butler University are 25-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 4592 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 302 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 189 (3%) |
| Asian | 184 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 168 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 52 (0.9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 47 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $30,117 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $31,796 |
| $48-75K | $36,315 |
| $75-110K | $39,754 |
| $110K+ | $43,211 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,410 | $13,716 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,410 | $13,716 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,410 | $13,716 |
| Fee in-district | $990 | |
| Fee in-state | $990 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $990 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 2,784 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,380 |
| Room charge | $6,950 |
| Meal charge | $7,430 |
Butler University Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 99 | |||
| Pharmacy | 98 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 76 | |||
| Finance, General | 74 | |||
| Accounting | 45 | 23 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 60 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 56 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 48 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 48 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 46 | |||
| Psychology, General | 37 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 35 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 34 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 24 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 21 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 20 | |||
| Sports Communication | 20 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 19 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 10 | 6 | ||
| Criminology | 16 | |||
| Insurance | 15 | |||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 15 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 14 | |||
| Music, General | 14 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 13 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 13 | |||
| Economics, General | 13 | |||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 12 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 12 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 11 | |||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 11 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 10 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 9 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | 1 | ||
| History, Other | 8 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 8 | |||
| Creative Writing | 8 | |||
| Sociology, General | 8 | |||
| Education, General | 8 | |||
| Dance, General | 7 | |||
| Science, Technology and Society | 7 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |||
| Social Sciences, Other | 6 | |||
| Conducting | 6 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | |||
| Biochemistry | 5 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 4 | |||
| Journalism | 4 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 4 | |||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 4 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | |||
| Statistics, General | 3 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 3 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |||
| Music Management | 2 | |||
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 2 | |||
| Women's Studies | 2 | |||
| Anthropology, Other | 2 | |||
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 2 | |||
| Music, Other | 1 | |||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | |||
| Philosophy, Other | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 2 | 955 | 226 | 98 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 76% | 87% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 31 | 142 |
| 1992 | 28 | 142 |
| 1993 | 35 | 149 |
| 1994 | 37 | 205 |
| 1995 | 33 | 183 |
| 1996 | 50 | 213 |
| 1997 | 53 | 234 |
| 1998 | 62 | 278 |
| 1999 | 36 | 337 |
| 2000 | 46 | 474 |
| 2001 | 49 | 454 |
| 2002 | 62 | 590 |
| 2003 | 49 | 652 |
| 2004 | 52 | 844 |
| 2005 | 57 | 1108 |
| 2006 | 71 | 1034 |
| 2007 | 94 | 1157 |
| 2008 | 99 | 1472 |
| 2009 | 139 | 1708 |
| 2010 | 162 | 1783 |
| 2011 | 161 | 2058 |
| 2012 | 153 | 2381 |
| 2013 | 169 | 2568 |
| 2014 | 172 | 2802 |
| 2015 | 151 | 2623 |
| 2016 | 169 | 2617 |
| 2017 | 109 | 2734 |
| 2018 | 128 | 2623 |
| 2019 | 132 | 3140 |
| 2020 | 125 | 3382 |
| 2021 | 143 | 3905 |
Butler University alumni
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Gordon Hayward
- Occupations
- basketball playerprofessional athlete
- Biography
-
Gordon Daniel Hayward is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Hayward has previously played for the Utah Jazz and the Boston Celtics.
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Karen Pence
- Enrolled in Butler University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in primary education
- Occupations
- primary school teacherpainterpolitician
- Biography
-
Karen Sue Pence is an American schoolteacher, painter, and 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. She was the first lady of Indiana from January 14, 2013, to January 9, 2017.
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Peter Lupus
- Occupations
- actorAmerican football playertelevision actorbodybuilder
- 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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Scott Drew
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Scott Homer Drew is an American college basketball coach who is the head coach of the Baylor Bears.
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 | 1,067 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 4600 Sunset Ave Indianapolis, Indiana, 46208 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 863,000 |
| Phone | 3179408000 |
| Fax | +1 (317) 940 9930 |