Founded in 1855 by attorney and abolitionist Ovid Butler, Butler occupies 290 acres in Indianapolis' Butler—Tarkington neighborhood. The university emphasizes a liberal arts-based education with the goal of teaching clear and effective communication, appreciation of beauty, and a commitment to lifelong learning, community service and global awareness.
Butler offers more than 60 majors, and the job placement rate has averaged 96 percent over the past five years – 100 percent in education and pharmacy.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Recommendations (Recommended), Formal demonstration of competencies (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
530
630
SAT Math
540
650
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
25
29
ACT English
24
30
ACT Math
24
29
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$23,774
$25,414
$26,806
Books and supplies
$800
$800
$800
Room and board (on campus)
$8,170
$8,530
$8,960
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (877) 940-8200
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 91%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,273
State/Local Grants: $5,164
Institutional Grants: $12,100
Student Loans: $4,188
