About Butler
At A Glance
The Basics of Butler
Mission
Our mission is to provide the highest quality of liberal and professional education and to integrate the liberal arts with professional education, by creating and fostering a stimulating intellectual community built upon interactive dialogue and inquiry among students, faculty, and staff.
Accreditation
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
- Continuously accredited since 1915
- View a complete list of Butler's accreditations
Location
- 295-acre campus with park-like setting
- Historic Butler-Tarkington neighborhood
- About 5 miles from downtown Indianapolis
- Three miles from Broad Ripple
- Less than 20 miles from Indianapolis International Airport
Academics
- Six academic colleges
- More than 65 major academic fields of study
- 18 master’s degree programs
- Doctor of Pharmacy program
- 110+ study abroad programs in 70 countries
- 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Student Life
- More than 150 student organizations
- Over 94% of students are involved in campus activities
- Nearly 35% of students participate in Greek life
Athletics
- 20 NCAA Division I sports
- 18 club sports
- 14 intramural sports
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Butler University is authorized by name by the State of Indiana: student complaints may be filed with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
Outcomes
Butler is dedicated to doing things the right way.
Experiential Learning
We believe that shaping our world is an ongoing mission.
Recent Accolades
Butler is ranked among the best.
Sustainability
From recycling to new construction, Butler is going green.