Butler University

Indianapolis, IN · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
85%
Average SAT
1,274
ACT midpoint
28
Enrollment
4,317
In-state tuition
$47,560
Out-of-state tuition
$47,560
Avg net price
$36,041
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1160 and 1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 28

Popular programs at Butler University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Marketing.122
2Finance and Financial Management Services.120
3Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.88
4Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.60
5Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.55
6Biology, General.53
7Accounting and Related Services.44
8Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.42
9Psychology, General.39
10Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.39
11Insurance.38
12Management Information Systems and Services.32
13Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.30
14Political Science and Government.27
15Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.27
16Computer and Information Sciences, General.26
17English Language and Literature, General.26
18Economics.24
19Chemistry.22
20Criminology.22

Showing top 20 of 56 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Butler University?

Butler University has an acceptance rate of 85% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Butler University?

Admitted students at Butler University typically score between 1160 and 1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Butler University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Butler University is approximately $36,041 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Butler University?

4-year graduation rate data for Butler University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.