Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Butler University is 82.06% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.92%. 5,560 men and 7,826 women applied to Butler and 4,510 men and 6,475 women students were accepted.
Among them, 520 men and 680 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Butler.
Butler University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Butler
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants13,3865,5607,82600
Admitted10,9854,5106,47500
Enrolled1,20052068000
Acceptance Rate 82.06%81.12%82.74%--
Yield 10.92%11.53%10.50%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 594 students (50% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 324 students (27%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Butler.
The median SAT score is 1,230 with 620 SAT EBRW and 610 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 660 and 25th percentile is 550 .
The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 24 at Butler. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 28.
The SAT and ACT scores at Butler University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,159, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
Butler University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Butler
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total111012301320
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing560620660
SAT Math550610660
ACT Composite242830
ACT Math242629
ACT English242832
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,200 first-year students enrolled in Butler. The proportion of full-time students is 99.92% and part-time students is 0.08%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 43.33% and women students is 56.67%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Butler.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Butler
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total1,20052068000
Full-time1,19952067900
Part-time10100
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Butler. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Butler University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Get Programs and Admission Information
Butler Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Butler.
Admission Information for Applying to Butler
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://www.butler.edu/admission
Online Applicationhttps://www.butler.edu/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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