Butler University

Indianapolis, IN · private nonprofit

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Admissions

Admit rate85.9%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT1180–1360
Middle-50% ACT26–31
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$38,472
Grad rate80%
Median earnings (10 yr)$77,235
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Early Decision2025-11-01
Early Action2025-11-01
Regular / Rolling2026-02-01
Application fee$50 (US) · $50 (intl)
Personal essayRequired
Test policynever required

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

~100 words each.

  1. Briefly describe your reasons for selecting your chosen academic major(s) and how you believe Butler will help you achieve your related career goals upon graduation. (100 words)

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).