Indianapolis, IN
Admission is not highly competitive: about 86 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 86% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14,891 | 10,896 | 1,116 | 73% |
| 2020 | 14,592 | 11,045 | 1,104 | 76% |
| 2021 | 15,340 | 12,356 | 1,132 | 81% |
| 2022 | 13,386 | 10,985 | 1,200 | 82% |
| 2023 | 9,431 | 8,098 | 1,151 | 86% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,761 of 5,484 women and 3,336 of 3,945 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Butler University has an acceptance rate of 86% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 8,098 of 9,431 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 86 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
9,431 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,151 enrolled.
No. Butler University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 86% — it has become less selective.