More selective than 28% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
35% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 20% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Butler University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Butler University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Butler University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 680 |
| SAT math | 570 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1160 | 1350 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Butler University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 85% | 590–680 | 570–670 | 26–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 86% | 590–680 | 590–680 | 26–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Butler University compared with other Indiana colleges?
Butler University has the 31st-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Indiana University-South Bend | 84% | 40% | $8,653 |
| 28 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | 84% | 36% | $13,171 |
| 29 | Goshen College | 84% | 65% | $14,493 |
| 30 | Indiana University-Southeast | 84% | 39% | $7,888 |
| 31 | Butler University | 85% | 80% | $36,041 |
| 32 | Trine University | 85% | 64% | $25,355 |
| 33 | Ball State University | 86% | 62% | $14,940 |
| 34 | Indiana University-Kokomo | 86% | 46% | $3,968 |
| 35 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | 89% | 67% | $22,866 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at Butler University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Butler University admissions questions
What is the Butler University acceptance rate?
Butler University accepts 85% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,098 of 9,431 applicants were admitted.
Does Butler University require the SAT or ACT?
Butler University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 35% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Butler University?
The middle 50% of Butler University enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1350 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Butler University?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,151 of 8,098).
Is Butler University getting harder to get into?
Butler University accepted 85% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 86% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Butler University overview