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82.1%Acceptance
$45,980Tuition
4,383Students
80%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$77,235Earnings
#9 in IndianaPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$45,980
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,980
Average Net Price
$38,472
Students Receiving Financial Aid
13.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$15,870
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,870
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$63,150
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$276/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
84.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
42.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
13.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $28,607
$30,001 – $48,000 $31,406
$48,001 – $75,000 $36,016
$75,001 – $110,000 $39,491
$110,001+ $42,961

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Cost Overview

Families at Butler pay an average net price of $38,472 annually after aid. Lower-income families with household earnings under $30,000 pay around $28,607 per year, while those earning over $110,000 pay closer to $42,961. Over four years, expect total costs ranging from $114,000 to $172,000 depending on family income. Only 14% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting Butler's affluent student body.

Graduates carry a median debt of $26,000, translating to monthly payments of $276. With median earnings of $77,235 ten years after graduation, that debt load represents a manageable burden. Butler's 84% loan repayment rate suggests most graduates handle their payments successfully. The university awards institutional grants averaging $25,728 to a quarter of students. Middle-class families earning $48,000 to $75,000 often find the best value here, paying roughly $36,000 annually while accessing Butler's strong pharmacy and business programs.

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