Butler University: Review & Facts

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Butler University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,525 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1855 and is one of the 16 colleges located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Academic Offerings

At Butler University you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
94
Butler University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 94 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Accounting and Finance, Business, Medical, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Butler University is high at 89% (well above Indiana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
89%
Good
The graduation rate at Butler University is very good: 81%.

Student to faculty ratio at Butler University is good -- 11:1. Read more on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, $43,500 annually. The additional fees at Butler University not covered by tuition are roughly $1,000; which comes to a total of $44,500 a year.

Read the details about Butler University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
82%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 13,386 applications were submitted and 10,985 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

Butler University might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Butler University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,100
Medium
Butler University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Butler University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Butler University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,500 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, nearly $7,100 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Butler University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Butler University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Butler University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Butler University
4600 Sunset Ave
Indianapolis, Indiana
46208, USA
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