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Butler University
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Deadline
February 1, 2026
226 Days Left
Admissions Department
4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46208-3485
(317) 940-8100 x8100
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
4
4
Mathematics
3
3
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
2
2
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Considered if submitted
July 1
SAT Only
Considered if submitted
July 1
ACT Only
Considered if submitted
July 1
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis
IN
46208-3485
Phone
(317) 940-8100 x8100
Fax
(317) 940-8150
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1, 2026
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins February 1
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Decision Deadline
November 1
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
October 1
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
Recommended for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
86% of 9,431 applicants were admitted
Women
87% of 5,484 applicants were admitted
Men
85% of 3,945 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,250 (15%) of 8,097 admitted students enrolled
Women
733 (15%) of 4,761 admitted students enrolled
Men
517 (15%) of 3,336 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
2
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
48%
3.75 - 3.99
23%
3.50 - 3.74
12%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
4%
2.50 - 2.99
2.5%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 590-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
15.8%
Score of 600 - 700
55.5%
Score of 500 - 600
27.4%
Score of 400 - 500
1.3%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 590-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
17.8%
Score of 600 - 700
54.5%
Score of 500 - 600
26.6%
Score of 400 - 500
1%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
26-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
38.2%
Score of 24 - 29
53.3%
Score of 18 - 23
7.6%
Score of 12 - 17
0.9%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
23.1%
Score of 24 - 29
64%
Score of 18 - 23
10.7%
Score of 12 - 17
2.2%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
42.7%
Score of 24 - 29
42.7%
Score of 18 - 23
14.7%
Score of 12 - 17
3%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 49%
Top quarter: 72%
Top half: 93%
National Merit Scholar
0%
Valedictorian
3%
Class President
0%
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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