At a glance
Average net price
$36,041
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
80.4%
Admission rate
85%
Undergrad size
4,317
In-state tuition
$47,560
Out-of-state tuition
$47,560
Cost of attendance
$65,970
Median earnings (10y)
$77,235
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,274
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 87.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (30%), humanities & arts (24%), social sciences (22%).
- STEM13%
- Health12%
- Business30%
- Humanities & arts24%
- Social sciences22%
- Business29.6%~1,277 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions11.9%~515 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication10.7%~462 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~391 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences8.9%~386 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education8.5%~367 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~319 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology3.9%~167 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~100 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.0%~86 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.8%~76 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.2%~52 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.9%~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.1%~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.1%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 224 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 222 | — | $23,250 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 211 | $45,331 | $26,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 167 | — | $26,176 |
| Education, Other. | Graduate certificate | 157 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 140 | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies. | First professional | 132 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 111 | — | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 109 | — | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 99 | — | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 95 | $94,646 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 89 | — | $23,250 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 78 | — | $26,870 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 78 | — | $27,000 |
| Insurance. | Bachelor's | 66 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 64 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 49 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | $25,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 45 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 42 | $61,347 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Graduate certificate | 41 | — | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies. | Graduate certificate | 40 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | $24,170 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 28 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Butler University
Butler University is a mid-sized institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,317 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Butler University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $36,041 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $47,560 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $65,970 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 80.4%, a strong completion outcome. 87.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $77,235 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Butler University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (30% of credentials), humanities & arts (24% of credentials), social sciences (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Butler University accepts 85% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,274. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Indianapolis, Indiana (city), Butler University draws students from across Indiana and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Butler University
Q.How much does Butler University cost?
The average net price at Butler University is $36,041 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $65,970.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Butler University?
Butler University has a 6-year graduation rate of 80.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Butler University?
Butler University admits 85% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Butler University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Butler University graduate earns $77,235 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Butler University?
Published tuition is $47,560 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Butler University located?
Butler University is located in Indianapolis, Indiana (ZIP 46208).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Butler University at their official website.