Butler University
Common Data Set 2024-25
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Acceptance Rate
85.1%
Applications
9,471
Admitted
8,058
Enrolled
1,037
SAT Composite
1170-1330
SAT Math
620-670
SAT Reading
590-680
ACT Composite
26-31
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants9,471reported count
Admits8,05885%
Class seats1,03713% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 9,471 | 8,058 | 85% | 1,037 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 13%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Offered a spot0
Accepted a spot0
Admitted from wait list0
n/a joined after being offered a spot. n/a of students who joined were admitted. 0% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Zero students were reported as admitted from the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 0 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 0 |
| Admitted from wait list | 0 |
| Joined after being offered | n/a |
| Admitted after joining | n/a |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Application fee: $50.
This school marks applicant interest as Considered. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
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
All Extracted Fields
504fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
6 TABLESName:Laura Daily
Title:Institutional Research Specialist
Office:Office of Institutional Research and Assessment
Mailing Address:4600 Sunset Ave
City/State/Zip/Country:Indianapolis/Indiana/46208/USA
Phone:317-940-9234
E-mail Address:oira_requests@butler.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Web site?Y
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.butler.edu/academics/institutional-r
Name of College/University:Butler University
Mailing Address:4600 Sunset Ave
City/State/Zip/Country:Indianapolis/Indiana/46208/USA
Main Phone Number:800-368-6852
WWW Home Page Address:www.butler.edu
Admissions Phone Number:317-940-8100
City/State/Zip/Country:Indianapolis/Indiana/46208/USA
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.butler.edu/apply/
PublicPrivate (nonprofit)
Coeducational collegeCoeducational college
SemesterSemester
Associatex
Bachelor'sx
Postbachelor's certificatex
Master'sx
Post-master's certificatex
Doctoral degree – professional practicex
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESTotal first-time, first-year who applied4,388
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted3,661
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled526
Total first-time, first-year who applied4,677
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted4,246
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled495
Total first-time, first-year who applied398
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted148
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted3
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled0
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:0
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:0
Number of wait-listed students admitted:0
Is your waiting list ranked?N
Do you release that information to school counselors?N
Total academic units12
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Social studies2
Other (specify)Response Text
Foreign language2
selective admission for out-of-state studentsselective admission for out-of-state students
other (explain):other (explain):
ACT OnlyNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
SAT OnlyNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Amount of application fee:50
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall)8
Priority Date1
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Does please If yes, maytransfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?colleges/universities?
Another GenderAnother Gender
UnknownUnknown
TotalTotal
Fallx
Springx
Summerx
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:2.5 ## Response Text (no URLs please) Depending on program, might have additional steps,. Pre-reqs, or supplements to complete List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the 'Rolling admission' column.
Fall06-01
Spring11-01
Academic Offerings and Policies
1 TABLEAccelerated 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
Undergraduate Researchx
Weekend collegeResponse Text
Student Life
5 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)48%
Percent of men who join fraternities0%
Percent of women 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 of men who join fraternities5027%
Percent of women who join sororities35%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing68%
Percent who live off campus or commute32%
Percent of students age 25 and older2%
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
On Campusx
At Cooperating InstitutionResponse Text
Name of Cooperating InstitutionResponse 'x'
At Cooperating Institutionx
Name of Cooperating InstitutionIndiana University Bloomington
Coed dormsx
Apartments for single studentsx
Fraternity/sorority housingx
Theme housingx
Living Learning CommunitiesResponse Text
Financial Aid
8 TABLESFederal$5,513,242
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$6,394,832
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$44,081,518
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$5,094,141
Total Scholarships/Grants$61,083,733
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$15,172,349
Federal Work-Study$1,581,960
Parent Loans$4,542,790
Federal$0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$56,409
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$44,790,794
Total Scholarships/Grants$49,509,284
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$11,174,356
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$11,174,356
Parent Loans$7,495,831
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$4,764,609
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institutional scholarship or grant aid is not availableNumber
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:Average in $
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents: Checkoff all financial aid forms nonresident first-year financial aid applicants
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:1-Dec
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:NA
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)1
If yes, starting date (Month):2
If yes, starting date (Day):1
AcademicsX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio11
based on ____ students5,068.3
and ____ faculty462.3