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Butler University Science & Tech Programs

Butler University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Indianapolis, IN. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Butler University Rankings

Butler University is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#4 of 89	State — Indiana
Overall Quality	#84 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Butler University?

Contact information for Butler University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone:	3179408000
Website:	www.butler.edu/
Admissions:	www.butler.edu/admission-aid
Financial Aid:	www.butler.edu/admission-aid

How Do I Get Into Butler University?

You can apply to Butler University online at: https://www.butler.edu/apply

Butler University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Butler University

These are the things Butler University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Butler University?

Butler University maintains an acceptance rate of 85%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

35% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Butler University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 590 and 680. Math scores were between 570 and 670.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1160 to 1350. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Butler University ranged between 26 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Butler University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,909	3,302	84%
Women	5,558	4,752	86%

Can I Afford Butler University?

The average net price after aid at Butler University is $38,472. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$46,570
In-State Fees	$990
Out-of-State Tuition	$46,570
Out-of-State Fees	$990
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$47,560
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$47,560

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 25% of students at Butler University receive some form of financial aid (1,151 students).

About 92% of students at Butler University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,750 per student.

15% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,585.

Student Loan Debt

43% of Butler University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,051 per year.

Butler University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,512 students enrolled at Butler University. Butler University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,383 undergraduate students at Butler University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Butler University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	175
Black or African American	223
Hispanic	319
White	3,370
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	184
Non-Resident	70

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Butler University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Indiana	526
Illinois	183
Michigan	52
Ohio	38
Wisconsin	32

Additionally, approximately 1.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Butler University Graduate Student Diversity

1,244 of Butler University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Butler University, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Butler University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	60
Black or African American	97
Hispanic	72
White	903
Two or More Races	41
Non-Resident	12

Online Learning at Butler University

Butler University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

557 undergraduate students at Butler University took at least one online class — of those, 41 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 62 students took at least one online class and 712 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Butler University

Butler University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Butler University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.