Butler University
Founded 1855
President Melissa Beckwith (President)
Fees USD 42,480
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Butler University is a private liberal arts university founded in 1855 in Indianapolis. Consistently ranked among the top 5 regional universities in the Midwest, Butler enrolls 5,000 students and is known for pharmacy, business, dance, music, and education programs. Butler’s basketball team famously reached two consecutive NCAA Championship games in 2010 and 2011, making the Bulldogs one of the most celebrated Cinderella stories in college sports history.
Colleges
- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — ACPE-accredited PharmD; top Indiana pharmacy program
- Lacy School of Business — AACSB-accredited business programs
- Jordan College of the Arts — Dance, music, and theatre programs
- College of Education — Teacher preparation for Indianapolis schools
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~72% | Tuition: ~$42,480