Academic Programs

  • Art & Design
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Kinesiology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Performing Arts
  • Pharmacy
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Sports Media
  • Technology
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Required:

  • Common App
  • Writing sample, personal statement, or essay (650 words or less)
  • Official high school transcript showing coursework completed through junior year
  • A School Report completed by your counseling office

Optional:

  • SAT (code 1073) or ACT (code 1180) scores
  • Résumé outlining activities and honors
  • 1-2 Letter(s) of Recommendation

Test Scores
Students can apply with or without standardized test scores. If applying with test scores, self-reported scores are accepted. More information can be found here.

Transfer

Butler transfer applicants should have completed 12 or more credit hours of college coursework after high school graduation, or be seeking a second bachelor's degree.

Required:

  • Common App
  • Official transcript from each college or university attended
  • Final high school transcript* (if fewer than 20 college credits)

Optional:

  • SAT (code 1073) or ACT (code 1180) scores

Test Scores
Students can apply with or without standardized test scores. If applying with test scores, self-reported scores are accepted. More information can be found here.  

*Butler also accepts the GED or HSE document to fulfill the high school transcript requirement.

Additional Information

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Butler truly values real life experience, and constantly reminds us that we are people before we are students. I was encouraged to learn from those that think differently than I do, and to get off campus to experience the world around me.

Katelyn Soards, Arts Administration graduate, Class of 2023
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Address

4600 Sunset Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208, United States of America

Phone number

888-940-8100

Region

Midwest

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