Financial Aid

Cost Of Education

While the total cost of education is used to determine the student's aid eligibility, students are billed for direct educational costs only. Indirect costs are living expenses such as books, transportation and miscellaneous expenses and are estimated to help families plan for the overall cost of a Butler education. These expenses are discretionary and vary with each student.

Standard Full-Time Undergraduate Student Budget

2009-2010 Academic Year

Direct Costs
Tuition $28,460
Fees* $800
Room and Board* $9,500
Total Direct Costs $38,760
Indirect Costs
Books $800
Transportation $600
Miscellaneous $1,450
Total Indirect Costs $2,850
Total Cost of Education $41,610

* Room and board is estimated based on the average double room in Ross, Schwitzer and Resco and the full meal plan.

The above costs are used to determine financial aid eligibility only. For complete information about undergraduate, graduate and part-time tuition rates please see the complete fee schedule available from the Office of Student Accounts. Housing costs are available from the Office of Student Accounts. A modest increase in tuition, fees and housing is expected each year.