First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: butler.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Butler University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 hrs, MA 106 (fulfills AR core) | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 4 hrs, MA 106 (fulfills AR core) and 4 hrs, MA…4 hrs, MA 106 (fulfills AR core) and 4 hrs, MA 107 (Calculus AB Subscore 4 or 5, 4 hrs, MA 106) | |
| Biology | 4 | 5 hrs, NW 204-BI (or BI 105, if in College of…5 hrs, NW 204-BI (or BI 105, if in College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 hrs, CH 105 (Recommend placement in CH 107 if…4 hrs, CH 105 (Recommend placement in CH 107 if additional Chemistry is required for program of study) (or NUR 107 if Nursing major) | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 hrs, PH 107 or 5 hrs, NW 262-PH | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 hrs, EN 200-level elective | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 hrs, EN 200-level elective | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 hrs, SW 250-PS |
Show all 35 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 hrs, MA 106 (fulfills AR core) | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 4 hrs, MA 106 (fulfills AR core) and 4 hrs, MA…4 hrs, MA 106 (fulfills AR core) and 4 hrs, MA 107 (Calculus AB Subscore 4 or 5, 4 hrs, MA 106) | |
| Biology | 4 | 5 hrs, NW 204-BI (or BI 105, if in College of…5 hrs, NW 204-BI (or BI 105, if in College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 hrs, CH 105 (Recommend placement in CH 107 if…4 hrs, CH 105 (Recommend placement in CH 107 if additional Chemistry is required for program of study) (or NUR 107 if Nursing major) | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 hrs, PH 107 or 5 hrs, NW 262-PH | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 hrs, EN 200-level elective | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 hrs, EN 200-level elective | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 hrs, SW 250-PS | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 hrs, MA 162 (fulfills AR core) (or MS, 264, if…3 hrs, MA 162 (fulfills AR core) (or MS, 264, if in Lacy School of Business or Healthcare and Business major) | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 hrs, CS 142 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 hrs, SW 220 EC or EC elective (or EC 232, if in…3 hrs, SW 220 EC or EC elective (or EC 232, if in Lacy School of Business or Healthcare and Business major or if Economics major in LAS) | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 hrs, SW 220 EC or EC elective (or EC 231, if in…3 hrs, SW 220 EC or EC elective (or EC 231, if in Lacy School of Business or Healthcare and Business major or if Economics major in LAS) | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 5 hrs, NW 225-ENV | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 hrs, PH 108 or 5 hrs, NW 262-PH | |
| European History | 4 | 3 hrs, 100-level history elective (and exemption…3 hrs, 100-level history elective (and exemption from corresponding 200-level European History requirement for History majors) | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 hrs, GE 109 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 hrs, AR 220 CS | |
| Art History | 4 | 3 hrs, ART 105 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 3 hrs, MT 100 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 3 hrs, 300-level Chinese skills elective (must…3 hrs, 300-level Chinese skills elective (must begin in 300-level CN course or above) | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 hrs, PO 151 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 3 hrs, 300-level French skills elective (must…3 hrs, 300-level French skills elective (must begin in 300-level FR course or above) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 3 hrs, 300-level German skills elective (must…3 hrs, 300-level German skills elective (must begin in 300-level GR course or above) | |
| Government and Politics—U.S | 4 | 3 hrs, SW 242-PO (or PO 131 if political science…3 hrs, SW 242-PO (or PO 131 if political science major/minor or College of Education) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | Refer to Department Chair | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | Refer to Department Chair | |
| Latin | 4 | 3 hrs, LT 204 (must begin in 300-level LT course or above) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 5 hrs, NW 262-PH or PH elective | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 5 hrs, NW 262-PH or PH elective (or 4 hrs, PH107…5 hrs, NW 262-PH or PH elective (or 4 hrs, PH107, if Health Science or Chemistry major or at student’s request) | |
| Precalculus | 4 | 3 hrs, MA 102 | |
| Research | 4 | 3 hrs, 100-level general elective credit | |
| Seminar | 4 | 3 hrs, 100-level general elective credit | |
| Spanish (Language or Literature) and Culture | 4 | 3 hrs, 300-level Spanish skills elective for each…3 hrs, 300-level Spanish skills elective for each test (must begin in 300-level SP course or above; RX Medical Spanish courses are not eligible for this purpose) | |
| Studio Art (Drawing or Design) | 4 | 3 hrs, 100-level art elective for each test | |
| U.S. History | 4 | 3 hrs, 100-level history elective (and exemption…3 hrs, 100-level history elective (and exemption from corresponding 200-level U.S. History requirement for History majors) |
Source: butler.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 90 |
| Finance | 73 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 52 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 45 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 36 |
| Psychology | 34 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 31 |
| Accounting | 29 |
Show the other 53 majors
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 27 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 25 |
| Political Science and Government | 24 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 24 |
| Sports Communication | 23 |
| Biochemistry | 22 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 19 |
| Economics | 19 |
| English Language and Literature | 18 |
| Criminology | 16 |
| Management Information Systems | 16 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 15 |
| Dance | 15 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 14 |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 14 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 14 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 13 |
| Music Teacher Education | 12 |
| Insurance | 12 |
| Journalism | 11 |
| Organizational Communication | 11 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 11 |
| Actuarial Science | 10 |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 10 |
| Education, Other | 9 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 7 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 7 |
| Music Management | 7 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Physics | 6 |
| Music Performance | 6 |
| History, Other | 6 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 5 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Statistics | 5 |
| Environmental Studies | 5 |
| Music | 4 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 3 |
| History | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Data Science | 2 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 2 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 |
| Philosophy, Other | 1 |
| Psychology, Other | 1 |
| Anthropology, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big East
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big East
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
25% of men in fraternities · 36% of women in sororities · 32% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
2,174,833 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Indianapolis International (IND)
Nearest hub airport
Indianapolis International (IND)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.5 of 20
Elevation
768 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
21°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
26.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
17 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,220 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Marian University2 mi
- Indiana University-Indianapolis4 mi
- Martin University5 mi
- University of Indianapolis9 mi
- Franklin College26 mi
- Anderson University33 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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