Butler University
Common Data Set 2020-21
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Applications
14,592
SAT Composite 25th
1,160
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$77,235
10 yrs after enrollment
80%
6-year completion
$36,041
sticker minus grants
$26,000
federal loans only
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General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Laura M.
Last Name:Daily
Title:Data Specialist
Office:Institutional Research & Assessment
Address Line 1:4600 Sunset Ave.
Phone:317-940-9234
Email Address:ldaily@butler.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.butler.edu/oira/common-data-set
City:Indianapolis/IN/46208/USA
Name of College/University:Butler University
Street Address Line 1:4600 Sunset Ave
CityIndianapolis/IN/46208/USA
Main Phone Number (Area Code)800
Main Phone Number:368-6852
WWW Home Page Address:www.butler.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):317
Admissions Phone Number:940-8100
Admissions Email Address:admission@butler.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
SATX
ACTX
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:9
Number of wait-listed students admitted:8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80010.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69955.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59930.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4992.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80011
SAT Math: 600-69949.2
SAT Math: 500-59937.3
SAT Math: 400-4992.3
SAT Math: 300-3990.3
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16006.7
SAT Composite: 1200-139956
SAT Composite: 1000-119935.3
SAT Composite: 800-9991.9
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3628.5
ACT Composite: 24-2955.1
ACT Composite: 18-2315.7
ACT Composite: 12-170.6
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class50
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class81
Percent in top half of high school graduating class96
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class4
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:43
Percent who had GPA of 4.044.0
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9926.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7415.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.498.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.243.6
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.992
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.1
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.92
Does your institution have an application fee?No
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Refundable if student does not enroll?X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:Up to 1 year
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.50
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Must be in good academic and financial standing at previous institution(s).
Fall Closing Date: Month6
Spring Closing Date: Month11
Fall Notification Date: Month8
Spring Notification Date: Month1
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:Successful completion of pre-requisite math and science courses for the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Spring Closing Date: Day1
Fall Notification Date: Day1
Spring Notification Date: Day1
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:45
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?No
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 2 Common Data Set 2020-2021
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:Butler Cultural Requirement (BCR) & Indianapolis Community Requirement (ICR)
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)56%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing92%
Percent who live off campus or commute8%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)55%
Percent of males who join fraternities23%
Percent of females who join sororities36%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing66%
Percent who live off campus or commute34%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
YearbookX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:[https://butler.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx](https://butler.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx)
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Minimum20
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?Yes
If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in $G$1?5%
Financial Aid
14 TABLESAcademic Year2020-2021 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$3,409,271
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,645,353
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$41,235,747
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,954,644
Total Scholarships/Grants$52,245,015
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$17,864,582
Federal Work-Study$507,000
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$18,371,582
Parent Loans$5,144,384
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$1,880,471
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$66,157
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$36,942,543
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,074,855
Total Scholarships/Grants$40,083,555
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$9,075,996
Total Self-Help$9,075,996
Parent Loans$6,534,433
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$3,594,487
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.884
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month12
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):2
If yes, starting date (Day):1
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes x No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio12