Founded in 1855 by attorney and abolitionist Ovid Butler, Butler occupies 290 acres in Indianapolis' Butler—Tarkington neighborhood. The university emphasizes a liberal arts-based education with the goal of teaching clear and effective communication, appreciation of beauty, and a commitment to lifelong learning, community service and global awareness.
Butler offers more than 60 majors, and our job placement rate has averaged 96 percent over the past five years – 100 percent in education and pharmacy.