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Butler University

#6 in Best Colleges in Indiana
  • 4 Year
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 1,296 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      A-
    6. Party Scene
      A-
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      C-
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      C
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    Butler is a highly rated private university located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,182 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Butler acceptance rate is 65%. Popular majors include Marketing, Finance, and Accounting. Graduating 79% of students, Butler alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $45,200.
    About Butler University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Big East Conference
    Address
    4600 Sunset Ave
    Indianapolis, IN 46208
    Website
    butler.edu
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    Butler University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    1150-1320
    ACT Range
    25-30
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $38,051/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $16,348/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%

    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    95%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.79 responses
    63%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.87 responses
    63%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.87 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Marketing
      130 Graduates
    • Finance
      90 Graduates
    • Accounting
      66 Graduates
    • Biology
      58 Graduates
    • Public Relations
      46 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      41 Graduates
    • Chemistry
      40 Graduates
    • Psychology
      36 Graduates
    • High School Education
      33 Graduates
    • Health Service Preparatory Studies
      32 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,182Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    111
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    14%
    Varsity Athletes
    11%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 43 responses
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    • Friendly and driven
      40%
    • Friendly
      19%
    • Privileged
      16%
    • High-achieving
      12%
    • Driven
      9%
    • Stuck up
      5%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    98%
    Poll
    61%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.98 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.123 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 39 responses
    Report
    • The Butler Way
      56%
    • The Butler Bubble
      28%
    • Community of CARE
      5%
    • Home away from home
      5%
    • Graduate Doubt-Free
      3%
    • Ruined for life
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $56,600/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    79%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    National
    83%
    90%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.40 responses
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    Butler University Reviews

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    I love Butler! The campus is beautiful and the classes are small, so you really get to know other students and professors. The professors are also very helpful when it comes to course work. We have our own police station that only works for the campus, not the city. We have a high ropes course and other activities that different organizations put on such as cookies and canvas and philanthropy events put on by the social Greek houses. Having access to the canal and downtown is also a very nice perk. There is a lot of construction and updates being made as part of the "2020 Vision" so tuition has increased, which is the only downfall.
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    I love Butler! They just built the new dorm Irvington which I live in as a freshman which is extremely nice and often compared to a high end hotel. Everyone I've met here has been so incredibly friendly, everyone holds doors open and smiles to you. My experience here has been nothing but positive, I love my professors and have already made close connections with the people in my classes through the small class size that allows for in-depth discussions. I love everything here and couldn't have asked for a better university!
    Butler is an amazing school that gives all its students the best programs, opportunities to be involved on campus, and many study abroad chances. They are very friendly and helpful in figuring out financial aid, paying for college, programs to go into, and more. Indianapolis is also an amazing city! Lots of opportunities for work too!