Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
85.87%
SAT Average
1,282
ACT Range
26-31
Butler University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 85.87%. This means approximately 859 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 4,383 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
85.87%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $45,980 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $45,980 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $64,503 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $38,472 | State avg: $19,362. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 13.78% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 41.99% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Butler University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$45,980
Room and board
$15,870
Books and supplies
$1,300
Other expenses
$4,060
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$64,503
Average net price
$38,472
Average aid coverage
40%
$26,031 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Butler University pays approximately $38,472 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Indiana average of $19,362 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Butler University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Indiana and national averages.
Butler University net price
$38,472
Indiana average
$19,362
National average
$17,506
Butler University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $45,980 and average net price at $38,472. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$45,980
Current net price
$38,472
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
80.15%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$77,235
Undergraduates
4,383
10-Year Median Earnings - Butler University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Butler University graduates earn about 1.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Butler University?
Undergraduates
4,383
Completion rate
80.15%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
13.78%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
41.99%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 13.78% of Butler University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 41.99% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Butler University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Butler University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Butler University lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Butler University is listed at 4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Butler University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler University | 85.87% | $45,980 | $38,472 | $77,235 |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | 72.81% | $56,674 | $40,665 | $101,253 |
| University of Notre Dame | 12.38% | $62,693 | $27,823 | $99,980 |
| Chamberlain University-Indiana | 100.00% | $19,686 | $36,219 | $92,405 |
| Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Anderson | Not available | $15,579 | Not available | $72,424 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butler University's acceptance rate?
Butler University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 85.87%.
How much is Butler University tuition?
Butler University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $45,980.
What is Butler University's average net price?
Butler University's average net price in the local dataset is $38,472.
What does Butler University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $28,607 for Butler University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Butler University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $77,235 for Butler University.
Is Butler University accredited?
Butler University's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Butler University?
The local dataset lists 4,383 undergraduate students at Butler University.
What percentage of Butler University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Butler University in the local dataset is 13.78%.
What is the federal loan rate at Butler University?
The federal loan rate for Butler University in the local dataset is 41.99%.
Where should I verify Butler University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Butler University or the latest official federal education data.