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Butler’s Two-Year College

Founder’s College at Butler University offers affordable, career-focused two-year associate degree programs for Central Indiana students with financial need.

A different kind of college is here

Earning a college degree helps build a foundation that leads to lifelong career skills. But the high cost of college can put that future out of reach. Founder’s College at Butler University is different. We’ve designed a way for you to achieve your higher education goals with two-year associate degrees in business, data analytics, healthcare, and youth development—all with little to no cost. 

Looking for something to build your future on? You’ll find it at Founder’s College at Butler University. 

The application for admission is now open. Apply now!

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Why Founder’s College

At Founder’s College, you’ll find a diverse student body with one thing in common: the persistence and passion needed to take their education to the next level. Most are young Central Indiana adults just out of high school. And most are students with great potential who perhaps didn’t think a Butler education was accessible to them.

What makes Founder’s College different?

Associate degree paths

Founder’s College offers career-focused, two-year degree programs on the Butler campus.

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.

We don't succeed until you do

We’re here to give you the career skills you need for a rewarding future, the confidence to put those skills to work, and the supportive environment to guide you on every step of your journey.

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I want to create a family culture. We want people to see that Founder’s College is the heart of Butler’s mission by uplifting equity, academic excellence, and access to education—all values shared by our founder, Ovid Butler.

Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty
Founding Dean, Founder’s College

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Founder’s College is a part of the Come to Believe (CTB) Network, supporting underserved students in achieving higher education success.