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Colleges / Butler University

Butler University

Indianapolis, IN 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate82%

Butler University Student Life

Butler University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Butler University has the Butler University Dance Marathon (BUDM). In fact, more students participate in the Butler University Dance Marathon (BUDM) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Butler University include Lacy Scholars, Butler Catholic Community, Dawgs Serving Dogs and Butler LGBTQIA+ Alliance.

Butler University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Butler University Dance Marathon (BUDM) and Spring Sports Spectacular.

Does Butler University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Butler University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 71%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 2,460
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Butler University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Butler University students live on campus. In 2023, 71% of undergrads at Butler University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 29% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Butler University. There are 2,460 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,433 undergraduates. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Butler University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Butler University Athletics

At Butler University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Butler University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Crew Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Ultimate Frisbee Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams

Safety at Butler University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Butler University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Butler University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Butler University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Butler University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Butler University, take Interstate 65 to Indianapolis, IN. If you need to fly, book your flight to Indianapolis International airport.

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Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Butler University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Butler University

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Butler University Students

59%

Women

41%

Men

96%

Full Time

4%

Part Time

46%

In State

54%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

80%

6%

4%

4%

3%

1%

1%

0.16%

Undergraduate Students

4,433

Graduate Students

1,092

Non-Resident / International Students

52

Butler University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

5,525

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

82%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$45,980

Out-of-State

$45,980

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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