Outcomes at Butler
Graduation Rate
80.38%
Transfer-out Rate
15.62%
Retention Rate
87.00%
The graduation rate at Butler University is 80.38% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. 1,065 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,325 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 46.33%.
The transfer-out rate is 15.62% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The retention rate (full-time students) is 87% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Butler University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Butler University. 1,065 students have completed and 207 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 6 students still enrolled and 47 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,325 | 1,237 | 88 |
| Completers | 1,065 (80.38%) | 977 | 88 |
| Transfer-out | 207 (15.62%) | 207 | - |
| Still Enrolled | 6 (0.45%) | 6 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 47 (3.55%) | 47 | - |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 890 students have completed in 4 years and additional 75 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 890 (71.95%) |
336 (63.88%) |
554 (77.92%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 75 (6.06%) |
48 (9.13%) |
27 (3.80%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 12 (0.97%) |
7 (1.33%) |
5 (0.70%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 80.38% (1,065/1,325) | 75.59% (418/553) | 83.81% (647/772) |
| Asian | 86.67% (39/45) | 80.00% (8/10) | 88.57% (31/35) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 58.54% (24/41) | 52.63% (10/19) | 63.64% (14/22) |
| Hispanic | 82.35% (56/68) | 80.49% (33/41) | 85.19% (23/27) |
| White | 80.99% (886/1,094) | 75.45% (338/448) | 84.83% (548/646) |
| Two or More Race | 74.19% (46/62) | 76.92% (20/26) | 72.22% (26/36) |
| Unknown | 90.00% (9/10) | 100.00% (5/5) | 80.00% (4/5) |