COLLEGE PROFILE
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
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Butler, founded in 1855, is a private university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Pharmacy; the Jordan College of Fine Arts; and the University College. Its 290-acre campus is located in a residential area five miles from downtown Indianapolis.
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| Web Site | www.butler.edu/ |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 3,889 |
| Women | 2,297 (59.1%) |
| Men | 1,592 (40.9%) |
| Graduate Students | 778 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Very difficult |
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| Overall Admission Rate | 61% of 9,518 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
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| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 3.78 |
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| SAT Math | 594 average 540-640 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 583 average 530-620 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 572 average 520-620 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 28 average 25-30 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $47,448 |
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Tuition and Fees | $33,138 |
Room and Board | $11,110 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 76% |
| Average Freshman Award | $23,688 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $36,925 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
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| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 336 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 16% of classes 10-19 students: 38% of classes 20-29 students: 34% of classes 30-39 students: 6% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-59 students: 2% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Indianapolis Population | 781,870 |
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| Nearest Metropolitan Area | Indianapolis |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 97% of freshmen, 68% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Sororities | 30% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 28% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.7% Asian 3.6% Black/African-American 2.6% Hispanic/Latino 0.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 84.7% White 5.1% Unknown |
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| International Students | 2.0% from 45 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 87.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 52.1% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 92% |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 21% |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
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| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.52 | 3.89 | 599 | 603 | 587 | 26 |
| Low | 2.63 | 2.20 | 420 | 440 | 460 | 15 |
| High | 4.00 | 4.95 | 760 | 760 | 700 | 31 |
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