About Butler University

Built to Raise the Bar

Butler was made for the mold-breakers. The dream-makers. The opportunity-takers. Here, you'll find the confidence to build a future you're excited about.
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Setting the Standard for Bold

We believe “bold” has been overused to describe what, at Butler, we see as essential. So we’re reclaiming the word—and raising the standard for what it means.

Bold means hands-on learning isn’t an extra; it’s expected. It’s why mentorship isn’t something you ask for; it’s built into your experience. It’s why professors at Butler know your name and your ambitions—because the most transformative education is one that moves you personally.

We look forward to seeing what you’re built for. Let’s turn your potential into impact.

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Graduate Success

Career-Connected Education

From your first class to when you cross the stage, every academic program is designed for career-readiness. Want proof? 98 percent of our graduates are employed or attending graduate school within a year of graduation.

How Our Graduates are Built Different
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Experiential Learning

Real Experience. Right Away.

At Butler, hands-on learning isn’t optional. You’ll apply what you learn from the beginning—in class and beyond. Whether through internships, service learning, research, creative projects, or studying abroad, your academic experience will never sit on the sidelines.

How We Empower Hands-On Learning
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Student-Centered Education

All we see is you

Bulldogs love to break new ground. That’s why we don’t ask students to choose between their career and their curiosity. At Butler, you’ll be empowered to tailor your education around what inspires you, surrounded by a community that wants to see you thrive.

Dedicated to Student-Centered Education
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Our City

Indy as a Learning Lab

We’re in the heart of Indianapolis: home to a vibrant startup scene, some of the biggest names in biotech, healthcare, sports, and 5,000+ companies eager to hire Butler students for internships and jobs. With service learning and community engagement built into all degrees, consider the whole city your classroom.

Explore a City of Opportunity
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We boldly innovate. We broadly educate. And we refuse to settle for less. Since our founding in 1855, we’ve sought to drive change and shape the future with integrity.

Our Strategic Direction
Our Leadership Team

Building Forward. Together.

A thriving intellectual community demands an environment that empowers every Bulldog. That’s why we strive to foster a campus culture where all feel valued, supported, and able to show up authentically as they learn and work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Every part of your college experience plays a role in shaping you.

Which is why life beyond the classroom should be as full of possibility as you are.

Discover Student Life