Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001788
- Phone: (574) 807-7000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
73.17%FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,866Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Butler University
1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka, IN
Butler University is a nonprofit private institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Over four thousand students enroll at Butler University per year.
Areas of study offered at Butler University include but are not limited to:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Physical Sciences
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 25 - 30 on the ACT or 1590 - 1880 on the SAT are needed to increase the chance of getting accepted. This school has an acceptance rate of 61% of which only 16% decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found from the school's site or by requesting information here.
The cost of tuition is nearly $35,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $5,700. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.
The Butler University "Bulldogs" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students may visit the Butler University website to see a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates Butler University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Butler University is about 5,500. The student body is made up of 85% undergraduate students and 24% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $41,000-$50,000 per year
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,700-$2,100 per unit
- May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 97% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 96% | $18,564 |
Receiving Student Loans | 51% | $9,509 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Butler University may provide services to students including:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dance Program
- Music Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Butler University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Big East Conference)
- Basketball (Big East Conference)
- Track and Field (Big East Conference)
- Football (Pioneer Football League)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Butler University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communication Technology
Communications and Journalism
- Multimedia (B)
- Journalism (B)
Education
- Elementary Education (B)
- Education (B, C, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, M)
- Secondary Education (B)
- Guidance Counselor (C, M)
- Special Education
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
- Creative Writing (M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Criminology (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Economics (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Dance (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music Theory and Composition (B, M)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Butler University.
- Marian University in North Manchester, IN (3 miles away)
- Martin University in Marion, IN (4 miles away)
- University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN (9 miles away)
- Franklin College - Indiana in Evansville, IN (23 miles away)
- Anderson University in Donaldson, IN (33 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001788
- Phone: (574) 807-7000
- School Homepage