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Butler is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
When students come to Butler, they’re getting more than just a world-class education. They’re joining the bustling community of Indianapolis, nicknamed the Crossroads of America and home to five professional sports teams, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a vibrant arts and culture scene, a nationally recognized international airport, and many major businesses and corporations.
- 1850—The charter of North Western Christian University proposed by abolitionist Ovid Butler was approved by the Indiana General Assembly.
- 1855—Classes began at North Western Christian University in the area of today’s 13th Street and College Avenue.
- 1877—The school moved to Irvington and was renamed Butler University.
- 1928—Butler University relocated to its current location at 4600 Sunset Avenue.
2022 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings
- No. 1 Regional University in the Midwest
- No. 1 Most Innovative School
- No. 1 Best Undergraduate Teaching
- No. 1 Best College for Veterans
- No. 16 (tie) Best First-Year Experience
- No. 25 (tie), Study Abroad Opportunities
| Total Enrollment | 5,554 |
| Undergraduate Enrollment | 4,492 |
| Graduate Enrollment | 1,052 |
| In-State Students | 45% |
| Out-of-State Students | 55% |
| Students Receiving Financial Aid (2020–2021) | 99% |
| Full-time Faculty | 368 |
| Student/Faculty Ratio | 12:1 |
| Average Class Size | 24 |
| Undergraduates engaged in student-led campus activities | 88% |
| Students who study abroad while at Butler | 40% |
| Students who complete at least one internship while at Butler | 75% |
| First-Year to Second-Year Student Retention | 89% |
| Career or Graduate School Placement Within One Year of Graduation | 97% |
| Median Starting Salary | $52,000 |