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Butler University

Indianapolis, IN · Private Nonprofit · 4,317 students

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$77k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
85%Acceptance Rate
80%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)80.4%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)72.0%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate87.5%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students13.0%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1274
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
28
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing29.6%
Health Sciences11.9%
Communications10.7%
Social Sciences8.9%
Education8.5%
Biological Sciences7.4%
Psychology3.9%
Computer Science1.8%
Mathematics1.2%
History0.9%
Humanities0.1%
Engineering0.1%

Faculty & Resources

$10k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$14k
Instructional Spend per Student
$297M
Total Endowment

Butler University — Academics

Butler University has a graduation rate of 80.4%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 87.5%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1274, and the ACT midpoint is 28. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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