Butler University Admission
Acceptance Rate
85.08%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
12.88%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,038
SAT Scores
1,250
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 9,471 students have applied and 8,058 students have allowed to admit to Butler University (Acceptance rate: 85.08%). Butler's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 12.88 % where 1,038 students have finally enrolled out of 8,058 admitted students.
Butler acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Indiana Institute of Technology and University of Southern Indiana, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 79.52%).
Butler enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 20.52%).
How to Apply to Butler University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Butler. Butler offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.butler.edu/admission-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.butler.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.butler.edu/admission-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://app.meadowfi.com/butler |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.butler.edu/admission-aid/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/gsrsearch |
| Disability Service | https://www.butler.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/student-disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Butler and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Butler University is 1,250 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Butler University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,075). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Butler University | 1,250 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,075 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana | 1,152 | 71 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Butler University, 367 students submitted SAT scores (35% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,250 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 630 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 570 | 620 | 670 |
| Total | 1,160 | 1,250 | 1,350 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Butler University, 193 students submitted ACT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 26 | 28 | 31 |
| English | 25 | 29 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 26 | 30 |
Butler Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Butler University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |