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Butler is located in a large city, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Butler top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study science, music, media, and drama and performing arts.
The admissions department at Butler does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 540 to 630 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 650 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 4,384 students (4,061 full-time equivalent).
Butler serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Butler does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Horizon League and Pioneer Football League competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Butler University
4600 Sunset Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
General Phone: (317) 940-8000
Admissions Phone: (888) 940-8100
Financial Aid Phone: (877) 940-8200
http://www.butler.edu
Butler awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 220 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, international business, actuarial science |
| Education And Teaching | 153 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, school counseling, education, music teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 104 | English, political science, history, economics, speech and rhetoric, international relations, Spanish language, sociology, ... |
| Media | 101 | journalism, radio and television, communication studies |
| Medicine | 85 | pharmacy, pharmaceutics and drug design |
| Science | 84 | biology, chemistry, science and society, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 42 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Music | 37 | music performance, music, music theory and composition, piano, conducting, music management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 24 | physician assistant |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 23 | drama, dance |
| Art Studies | 15 | arts management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science, information science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy, religion, philosophy and religious studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminology, criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Butler in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 638 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 187 | 11 |
| First-professional degree | 84 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Butler had a total enrollment of 4,384 students (4,061 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 54% |
| Illinois | 18% |
| Ohio | 8% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
Butler offers campus housing for 1,579 of its 4,061 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Indianapolis, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,782 | 3,458 | 72% | 867 | 25% |
| Men | 1,993 | 1,350 | 68% | 331 | 25% |
| Women | 2,789 | 2,108 | 76% | 536 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 57% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 43% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (888) 940-8100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,774 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,774 |
| Room and board | $ 8,170 |
| Room charge | $ 3,980 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,950 |
Financial Aid:
Butler participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 178800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (877) 940-8200
Butler has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 115 | 42 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 26 | 35 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $94,282 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $86,630 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $73,137 | 15 | $69,001 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $48,261 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $31,507 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $78,674 | 21 | $68,484 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 66 | $71,932 | 11 | $62,223 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 39 | $59,559 | 32 | $52,456 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $43,753 | 22 | $46,417 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $9,365 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 12 | $34,244 | 15 | $33,507 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $46,826 | 5 | $38,574 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 139 | $60,879 | 88 | $46,680 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pioneer Football League |
| Basketball | Horizon League |
| Baseball | Horizon League |
| Track | Horizon League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 34 | 23 | 57 |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Track | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 19 | 39 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Butler Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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