Butler University
Located in Indianapolis, Butler University offers both small class sizes and big-city perks. We offer seven academic colleges and 100+ majors, compete in the BIG EAST athletics conference, and are nationally ranked for our first-year experience and study abroad opportunities.
Our beautiful 300+ acre campus will feel like home and our lovable live mascot has a national following, but it's our students who will really impress you. Bulldogs are the hardworking, ambitious type. The Butler community’s commitment to student well-being means you will never face problems alone. And our innovative focus on learning by doing—whether in the lab, the boardroom, the community, or across the globe—translates into graduates who are more than prepared to tackle life after college. Within six months of graduation, 98 percent of Butler students receive job offers or start grad school.
Our beautiful 300+ acre campus will feel like home and our lovable live mascot has a national following, but it's our students who will really impress you. Bulldogs are the hardworking, ambitious type. The Butler community’s commitment to student well-being means you will never face problems alone. And our innovative focus on learning by doing—whether in the lab, the boardroom, the community, or across the globe—translates into graduates who are more than prepared to tackle life after college. Within six months of graduation, 98 percent of Butler students receive job offers or start grad school.
Accepts first-year applicationsMidwestPrivateUrbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Pharmacy
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Required:
- Common App
- Writing sample, personal statement, or essay (650 words or less)
- Official high school transcript showing coursework completed through junior year
- A School Report completed by your counseling office
Optional:
- SAT (code 1073) or ACT (code 1180) scores
- Résumé outlining activities and honors
- 1-2 Letter(s) of Recommendation
Test Scores
Students can apply with or without standardized test scores. If applying with test scores, self-reported scores are accepted. More information can be found here.
Transfer
Butler transfer applicants should have completed 12 or more credit hours of college coursework after high school graduation, or be seeking a second bachelor's degree.
Required:
- Common App
- Official transcript from each college or university attended
- Final high school transcript* (if fewer than 20 college credits)
Optional:
- SAT (code 1073) or ACT (code 1180) scores
Test Scores
Students can apply with or without standardized test scores. If applying with test scores, self-reported scores are accepted. More information can be found here.
*Butler also accepts the GED or HSE document to fulfill the high school transcript requirement.
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Additional information
If you have the drive and desire to become a Bulldog, we’re here to help you and your family make the investment.
Butler University is the largest provider of financial aid to our students. 96 percent of undergraduate students received Butler gift aid in the 2024–2025 academic year (that’s money you don’t need to pay back), and awards for first-year students ranged from $18,000–$30,000. You can estimate your own potential scholarship award by using our Academic Scholarship Calculator.
First-year students should apply by our November 1 Early Action application deadline for full consideration for academic scholarships.
Butler University is the largest provider of financial aid to our students. 96 percent of undergraduate students received Butler gift aid in the 2024–2025 academic year (that’s money you don’t need to pay back), and awards for first-year students ranged from $18,000–$30,000. You can estimate your own potential scholarship award by using our Academic Scholarship Calculator.
First-year students should apply by our November 1 Early Action application deadline for full consideration for academic scholarships.
Visit us
Experience The Butler Effect for yourself by scheduling a visit. With two state-of-the-art housing facilities, a brand new Sciences Complex, and close proximity to downtown Indianapolis, our campus has it all.
Whether you want a quick tour, a virtual look around, or an all-day open house, we have options to fit your interest and schedule. Who knows—you may even get to meet Butler Blue while you’re here!
Schedule your tour at butler.edu/visit.
Can't wait? Our virtual tour is available 24/7.
Whether you want a quick tour, a virtual look around, or an all-day open house, we have options to fit your interest and schedule. Who knows—you may even get to meet Butler Blue while you’re here!
Schedule your tour at butler.edu/visit.
Can't wait? Our virtual tour is available 24/7.
Butler was a perfect fit for everything I was looking for in a university. The small class sizes allow me to have a closer relationship with my professors, placing a higher value on the student as an individual. Being in Indianapolis, there are so many job and internship opportunities near the University, too.