Our Location
Butler is located in the heart of Indianapolis, the nation's 12th-largest city. And nearby is an enclave known as Broad Ripple, where students love to hang out. From first-class entertainment to cultural institutions to a variety of internship and job opportunities, you'll be in a great location.
Indianapolis
- Indiana state capital, offering big-city amenities in an easy-to-navigate area
- Ranked "#1 Best City for College Graduates" by CareerBuilder
- Named one of the nation's "Top 100 Communities for Young People"
- Butler's residential campus is just 5 miles north of downtown Indianapolis
- Referred to as the "Crossroads of America," because the city is intersected by more interstates and highways than any other metro area
- Half the nation's population lives within one day's drive
- Professional theatre and dance companies, a major symphony orchestra and two major museums of art
- Home to The Children's Museum, the largest children's museum in the world
- With such a wide array of major companies and government offices, students can intern with the best
- Professional teams in every major sport, including the Colts and Pacers
- Music festivals, ethnic fests and zoo exhibitions are held year-round
- 2012 Super Bowl host
- Home to the two largest single-day sporting events in the world: Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400
Broad Ripple
- Butler's campus is also only five minutes from Broad Ripple: a popular, eclectic section of the city
- Broad Ripple features boutiques, cafés, galleries and a wide array of cuisines
- Students can walk, jog or ride their bikes into Broad Ripple on the canal path
- Students take advantage of the energetic nightlife and student discounts
- Broad Ripple Art Center and Writer's Center give students another venue to express themselves creatively
