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BUTLER UNIVERSITY

  • 4600 Sunset Ave
  • Indianapolis, IN 46208
  • OPEID College Code: 00178800
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  • General Phone: (317) 940-8000
  • President: Bobby Fong
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 4,505
  • College Mascot: Bulldogs
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Butler University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Butler University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,5543,6926,246
Number Granted Admission (%)1,959 (77%)2,969 (80%)4,928 (79%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)373 (19%)573 (19%)946 (19%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam39942%
ACT ® Exam54758%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading520630
SAT ® Math540650
SAT ® Writing520620
 
ACT ® Composite2530
ACT ® English2531
ACT ® Math2530
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving58%10%19%86%
Avg Amount Receiving$8,937$4,625$4,981$12,759
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.4%0.8%0.2%
Number in Default863
Number in Repayment5636881,269
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$29,246$28,266$26,806
In-State Tuition and Fees$29,246$28,266$26,806
Out of State Tuition and Fees$29,246$28,266$26,806
Books and Supplies$800$800$800
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,740$9,410$8,960
Other Expenses$2,050$2,050$2,050
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$41,836$40,526$38,616
In-State$41,836$40,526$38,616
Out of State$41,836$40,526$38,616
Off Campus
In-District$30,046$29,066$27,606
In-State$30,046$29,066$27,606
Out of State$30,046$29,066$27,606
Off Campus with Family
In-District$30,046$29,066$27,606
In-State$30,046$29,066$27,606
Out of State$30,046$29,066$27,606
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-38--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree-3616-
Actuarial Science Degree-5--
Business Administration Degree--49-
Finance Degree-30--
International Business Degree-18--
Marketing Degree-53--
 
Communication Technology
Recording Arts Technology Degree-13--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-1--
Digital Communication and Media Degree-1--
Journalism Degree-41--
Radio and Television Degree-17--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree-9--
Information Science Studies Degree-2--
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services Degree--25-
Early Childhood Education Degree-38--
Education Degree--12-
Education Administration Degree--24-
Music Teacher Education Degree-71-
Secondary Education Degree-26--
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing Degree-7--
English Language and Literature Degree-96-
Speech Degree-10--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree-1--
German Language and Literature Degree----
Spanish Language and Literature Degree-9--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Communication Disorders Degree-20--
Pharmacy Degree---129
Physician Assistant Degree-4551-
 
History
History Degree-63-
History, Other Degree-2--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Science, Technology and Society Degree-4--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree----
Liberal Arts, Other Degree-1--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-6--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree-5--
Religious Studies Degree-3--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-19--
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-19--
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree-3--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree-4--
Criminology Degree-2--
Economics Degree-14--
International Relations and Affairs Degree-9--
Political Science Degree-17--
Social Sciences, Other Degree-3--
Sociology Degree-7--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Arts Management Degree-16--
Conducting Degree--3-
Dance Degree-11--
Drama Degree-14--
Music Degree-5--
Music Performance Degree-11--
Music Theory and Composition Degree-33-
Piano and Organ Degree-2--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,505
    • Undergraduate: 3,726 Graduate: 779
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,813 Female: 2,692
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,478 Female: 2,248
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 335 Female: 444
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,016 Part-Time: 489
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,670 Part-Time: 56
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 346 Part-Time: 433
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1313%
American Indian100.2%
Black1604%
Asian942%
Hispanic682%
White3,82785%
Unknown2135%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1870.2%
Ages 18-191,38131%
Ages 20-211,66837%
Ages 22-2488420%
Ages 25-292596%
Ages 30-341173%
Ages 35-39782%
Ages 40-49712%
Ages 50-65330.7%
Age Over 6510.02%
Age Unknown60.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,177919258
Faculty Status470325145
Tenured Faculty154154-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service470325145
Primarily Instruction470325145
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial93894
Other Professionals32025466
Technical and/or Paraprofessional29425143
Clerical And Secretarial13111516
Skilled Crafts1212-
Service and/or Maintenance13711027
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$64,891 (265)$70,714 (147)$57,636 (118)
Professor$83,962 (65)$86,149 (55)$71,934 (10)
Associate Professor$67,409 (81)$71,613 (44)$62,410 (37)
Assistant Professor$59,600 (66)$59,553 (26)$59,631 (40)
Instructor$44,241 (53)$43,522 (22)$44,752 (31)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$94,772 (60)$96,647 (32)$92,628 (28)
Professor$104,901 (8)$106,985 (6)$98,651 (2)
Associate Professor$103,144 (14)$100,441 (8)$106,748 (6)
Assistant Professor$91,085 (36)$94,252 (17)$88,251 (19)
Instructor$62,009 (2)$45,000 (1)$79,017 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,227 (325)$72,209 (179)$61,117 (146)
Professor$84,167 (73)$86,285 (61)$73,398 (12)
Associate Professor$69,912 (95)$73,239 (52)$65,889 (43)
Assistant Professor$64,868 (102)$66,497 (43)$63,681 (59)
Instructor$44,477 (55)$43,230 (23)$45,374 (32)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$3,874,410$1,715,193$2,159,217
Ratio (%)100%44%56%
 
Participants
All Athletes430255175
Unduplicated Athletes352221131
Baseball4141-
Basketball301515
All Track Combined1235469
Football9494-
Golf20128
Soccer522923
Softball21-21
Swimming16-16
Tennis211011
Volleyball12-12
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$156,368$53,738
Assistant Coaches-$27,355$24,065
 
Coaches
All Coaches523022
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 90%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students76%
 
By Gender
Male71%
Female78%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien65%
American Indian100%
Black56%
Asian82%
Hispanic72%
White77%
Unknown72%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less57%
5 Years63%
6 Years76%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Liquor Related41
On Campus
Drug Related-4
Liquor Related107
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape12
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary74
On Campus
Forcible Rape12
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary1816
Vehicle Theft21
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