US School Discovery
Butler University
Explore admissions details for Butler University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Butler University
Butler University is a private nonprofit institution in Indianapolis, IN. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Butler University is broadly accessible with an acceptance rate of 86%. Reported student size is about 4,383, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Butler University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Butler University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
86%
Average SAT
1,282
Average ACT
28
Student Size
4,383
In-State Tuition
$45,980
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,980
Butler University Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Butler University sits in the broadly accessible range with an acceptance rate of 86%. The average SAT shown here is 1,282, and the midpoint ACT composite is 28. Graduation rate is 80%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Butler University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
86%
Graduation Rate
80%
SAT Average
1,282
ACT Composite
28
SAT Reading
625
SAT Math
620
Graduation Rate
80%
Control
Private Nonprofit
Butler University Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Butler University reports in-state tuition of $45,980 and out-of-state tuition of $45,980. Average net price is $38,472, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $64,503 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $26,000.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Butler University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$45,980
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,980
Average Net Price
$38,472
Attendance Cost
$64,503
Average Net Price
$38,472
Cost of Attendance
$64,503
Median Debt
$26,000
Butler University Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Butler University enrolls about 4,383 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $77,235.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Butler University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
4,383
Median Earnings
$77,235
Butler University GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.30 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 2.65 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Butler University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Butler University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Butler University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
How to Apply to Butler University Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Butler University belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Butler University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Butler University GPA, Current Grade, Final Exam, and Planner Calculators
Butler University Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Butler University?
Butler University currently shows an acceptance rate of 86% in this dataset.
How competitive is Butler University?
Butler University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
What GPA is competitive for Butler University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.30 to 2.65 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Butler University cost?
Butler University reports in-state tuition of $45,980, out-of-state tuition of $45,980, and an average net price of $38,472.
What test scores are shown for Butler University?
Butler University shows an average SAT of 1,282 and an ACT composite midpoint of 28.
Schools Similar to Butler University
Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN
Acceptance rate 86% →
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
Acceptance rate 86% →
Indiana University-Kokomo
Kokomo, IN
Acceptance rate 85% →
Trine University
Angola, IN
Acceptance rate 85% →
Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN
Acceptance rate 83% →
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN
Acceptance rate 82% →
Discovery Flow
Compare Your GPA With Similar Schools
You can also compare this Butler University profile with other schools using the GPA converter. Convert your GPA to a 4.0 scale and explore reach, match, and safety options in one place.
Note: school facts on this page come from the latest College Scorecard data and should be verified on official admissions and financial aid pages before you apply.