Butler University Acceptance Rate (85%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: What percent of applicants does Butler University accept?

Butler University's acceptance rate was 85% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,058 of 9,471 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 85% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 590–680 reading and writing, 570–670 math

ACT, middle 50%: 26–31 composite

Average net price: $40,140 a year (2022–23)

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Butler University GPA requirements

Butler University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Butler University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Butler University acceptance rate

Butler University admitted 8,058 of 9,471 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 85%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Butler University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Indianapolis, Indiana, with 4,489 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Butler University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	590	630	680
SAT Math	570	620	670
ACT Composite	26	28	31
ACT English	25	29	33
ACT Math	24	26	30

35% submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores, as Butler University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1274 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Butler University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Butler University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Butler University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $40,140 a year at Butler University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to get into Butler University?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Butler University admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What are Butler University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Butler University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 590–680 in reading and writing and 570–670 in math; ACT composite 26–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Butler University require the SAT or ACT?

No. Butler University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 35% sent SAT scores and 19% sent ACT scores.

What percent of applicants does Butler University accept?

Butler University's acceptance rate was 85% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,058 of 9,471 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA does Butler University look for?

Butler University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Can I get into Butler University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Butler University admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at Butler University?

A lot: Butler University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Butler University consider legacy status?

No. Butler University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What do students pay at Butler University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $40,140 a year at Butler University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Butler University accept AP credit?

Yes. Butler University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Butler University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Butler UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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