Butler University

Indianapolis, IN · Private · 4,317 undergrads

  • Admit rate: 85.1% (9,431 applicants)
  • SAT middle 50%: 1160–1350 (ACT 26–31)
  • Undergraduates: 4,317 (1.3% international)
  • Average net price: $36,041 (per year after aid)
  • Graduation rate: 80% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

  • Early Action: Nov. 1, 2026
  • Early Decision: Nov. 1, 2026
  • Regular Decision: Feb. 1, 2027
  • Rolling: After Feb. 1

Editor's notes

  • Apply Early Action by Nov. 1. Butler strongly encourages it, it's nonbinding, and it gets you full scholarship consideration and priority for the Honors Program.
  • Testing is optional, but the CDS rates scores very important when you send them. If your score sits at or above Butler's middle range (ACT 26-31, SAT 1170-1340 for submitters), send it; if not, let your GPA and essay carry the file.

Sources

  1. Butler Admission, Applying as a First-Year Student
  2. Butler Common Data Set 2025-26, Section C
  3. Butler Institutional Research, Common Data Set
  4. Common App, 2026-27 first-year requirements grid

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