Founder’s College
Founder’s College
Experience a New Way to Be a Bulldog.
FOUNDER’S COLLEGE
I want to learn more about Founder’s College at Butler University.
Founder’s College at Butler University offers career-focused associate degrees you can complete in just two years. You’ll gain practical skills in high-demand fields while learning from Butler faculty and being part of the Butler community.
You’ll benefit from small classes, dedicated professors, career coaching, and access to Butler’s campus resources—all designed to help you stay focused on your goals and your future. Learn more at butler.edu/founders.
Your Future Starts Here
Turning Determination into Opportunity
As a Founder’s College student, you’ll work side-by-side with Butler students and be part of a close-knit academic community. You’ll earn an associate degree designed to prepare you for meaningful career opportunities, or even lead to an affordable four-year bachelor’s degree.
Application opens:
August 15, 2026
Eligible students have:
- Demonstrated financial need
- A cumulative 2.5–3.0 high school GPA
- Live in Central Indiana and wish to commute
- Perseverance and grit in meeting educational goals
Included in tuition:
- Laptop
- Books
- Access to a bus pass or commuter parking pass
- Daily meal during class days
- Campus amenities
Associate Degree Paths
Founder’s College offers associate degrees in essential career fields.
Gain future-ready data skills.
Through an associate degree in Business Data Analytics, you’ll gain both the skills and the industry-leading certifications that are needed for a successful career in business, data analytics, computer programming, and other related fields.
Shape your future as a business leader.
If you aspire to a future career in business—whether in marketing, leadership, economics, or something else entirely—the associate degree in Business Management Studies could be a good fit for you.
Kickstart your healthcare career.
Prepare for a hands-on career in direct patient care with the Healthcare Studies–Clinical major. Learn to perform lab techniques, interpret medical data, and understand test results—skills that can lead to roles like an EMT or a leadership role within the Certified Nursing Assistant field.
Prepare for impact.
The associate degree in Youth and Community Advocacy at Founder’s College prepares you to make a meaningful impact in education, nonprofit management, and youth development.