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Butler University is a private, independent university located on a 295-acre campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1855 as North Western Christian University, Butler was among the first universities in the United States to admit women and people of all races on equal terms. Today, Butler enrolls approximately 4,489 undergraduates and 5,746 total students across six colleges: the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Lacy School of Business, College of Communication, College of Education, Jordan College of the Arts, and the renowned Butler College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The university is ranked among the top regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. Butler's location in Indianapolis — the state capital and a major hub for life sciences, healthcare, technology, and finance — provides students with exceptional access to internships and career opportunities with employers such as Eli Lilly, Salesforce, Rolls-Royce, and Indiana University Health. The 295-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern architecture, including Hinkle Fieldhouse (a National Historic Landmark), and is consistently ranked among the most beautiful college campuses in the nation. Butler emphasizes experiential learning, with more than 90% of graduates completing at least one internship or experiential learning opportunity before graduation.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$47560
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $47,560
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
