Overview
Butler University is a accessible private four-year institution in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school accepts 82.1% of applicants and enrolls 4,383 students.
Admission Statistics
- Acceptance Rate
- 82.1%
- Average SAT
- 1,215
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,110–1,320
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 27
- Total Enrollment
- 4,383
Your Chances by SAT Score
Your score is above the 75th percentile. You are a competitive applicant.
Your score falls within the middle 50% of admitted students.
Your score is below the 25th percentile. Other parts of your application will need to stand out.
Admission Guide
Butler University uses the Common Application with an early action deadline of November 1 and regular decision deadline of February 1. You'll need to submit your high school transcript, one letter of recommendation, and either SAT or ACT scores. The application requires a personal essay but no supplemental Butler-specific essays.
Your intended major affects your admission difficulty significantly. The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, particularly the pre-pharmacy and nursing programs, maintains much more selective admission standards than the university overall. The Honors Program also requires separate application materials including additional essays and higher academic credentials.
Butler requires all first-year students to live on campus unless you're married, over 21, or live within 30 miles of campus with family. Housing applications open in March, and you'll want to apply quickly since some residence halls fill fast. Ross Hall houses most first-year students and connects directly to the dining hall.
The campus sits just five miles north of downtown Indianapolis, giving you easy access to internships and job opportunities in the city. Butler operates on a semester system and caps most classes at 20 students, so you'll register for courses during summer orientation rather than online beforehand.
Financial aid applications require the FAFSA by March 1 for priority consideration. Butler automatically considers you for merit scholarships when you apply for admission, with awards ranging from partial to full tuition based on your academic record.
What It Costs If You Get In
- Average Net Price
- $38,472/yr
- Tuition (in-state)
- $45,980
- Students Receiving Aid
- 14%
After You Graduate
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 80.2%
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $77,235/yr
- Freshman Retention Rate
- 88.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Butler University require SAT or ACT scores for admission?
Butler University has a test-optional admissions policy. Students can choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their application.
What is the application deadline for Butler University?
Butler University has rolling admissions with a priority deadline of February 1st for fall enrollment. Applications are reviewed as they are received until the class is filled.
Does Butler University offer early decision or early action admissions?
Butler University offers Early Action with a deadline of November 15th. This is non-binding and students receive their admission decision by January 15th.
Can transfer students apply to Butler University's pharmacy program?
Transfer students cannot apply directly to Butler University's Doctor of Pharmacy program. Students must complete the pre-pharmacy curriculum at Butler before applying to the professional pharmacy program.