Butler University, IN
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Butler University Rankings
Affordability18
Selectivity65
Retention75
Graduation70
Earnings63
Diversity16
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Butler University
95%
Bachelor’s
5%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing31%
Communication, Journalism8%
Communications Technologies1%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education11%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs9%
History<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences5%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences8%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into Butler University
68%
Admission Rate
625
Median SAT Math
625
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)580–670
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)590–660
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Butler University
$41K
In-State Tuition
$41K
Out-of-State Tuition
$56K
Average Total Cost
$35K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $26K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $28K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $33K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $37K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $40K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Butler University
49%
Receive Federal Loans
$23K
Median Federal Debt
85%
Repayment Rate
$273
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 13% | 48% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 51% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $23K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $23K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $23K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $29K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $13K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 81% | 46% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 85% | 50% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 87% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 89% | 60% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Butler University
89%
Retention Rate
14%
Transfer Rate
5%
Withdrawal Rate
81%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 63% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 81% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 72% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 75% | 55% | 53% |
| Black | 69% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 84% | 60% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74% | 52% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 25% | 44% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 94% | 64% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 62% | 52% | 44% |
| Other race | 78% | 51% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Butler University
95%
Employment Rate
$45K
Median Salary
$32K
25 Pctl Salary
$66K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 96% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 96% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $32K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $45K | $31K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $66K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $113K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $45K | $31K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $54K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $57K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Butler University
4,553
Undergraduates
94%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
797
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 17% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 66% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 12% | 34% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 23% | 19% | 14% |
Location Map
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