Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $65,970. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $47,560 |
| Housing & meals | $15,870 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 |
| Personal & travel | $4,060 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,820 |
| Total cost of attendance | $65,970 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Butler University net price compared with other Indiana colleges
Butler University has the 44th-lowest average net price of 45 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Anderson University | $25,021 | 54% | $48,899 |
| 38 | Saint Mary's College | $25,292 | 69% | $59,354 |
| 39 | Trine University | $25,355 | 64% | $57,165 |
| 40 | Holy Cross College | $26,728 | 73% | $50,416 |
| 41 | University of Notre Dame | $26,780 | 95% | $99,980 |
| 42 | Mid-America College of Funeral Service | $30,606 | 32% | $44,505 |
| 43 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | $31,872 | 47% | $43,845 |
| 44 | Butler University | $36,041 | 80% | $77,235 |
| 45 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | $42,513 | 78% | $101,253 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Indiana colleges →
Why Butler University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler University | 85% | $36,041 | 80% | $77,235 | This school |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | 77% | $42,513 | 78% | $101,253 | |
| Trine University | 85% | $25,355 | 64% | $57,165 | |
| Valparaiso University | 89% | $18,578 | 70% | $63,191 | |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | 89% | $22,866 | 67% | $59,986 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Butler University would cost you $6,472 less per year than Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Butler University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$11,089).
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology gives aided families $5,448 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Indiana resident | Butler University | RHIT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $47,560 | $58,649 | −$11,089 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,500 | −$200 |
| Housing & meals | $15,870 | $17,718 | −$1,848 |
| Personal & travel | $4,060 | $1,998 | +$2,062 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,820 | −$1,975 | −$845 |
| Sticker price | $65,970 | $77,890 | −$11,920 |
| Average grants | −$29,929 | −$35,377 | +$5,448 |
| You pay | $36,041 | $42,513 | −$6,472 |
“+” means Butler University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Butler University cost questions
How much is tuition at Butler University?
Tuition and fees are $47,560 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Butler University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $65,970 a year.
What do families actually pay at Butler University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $36,041 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $25,278; $48–75k pay $32,679; $110k+ pay $41,134.
How much debt do Butler University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $22,238, and 1.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Butler University overview