Admission & Aid

Prepare for what’s next.

From your first class to your first job, Butler combines academic excellence, experiential learning, and personalized mentorship to help you achieve your goals.

At Butler, we’re built for the bold.

Bold ideas deserve a place where they can become something bigger. At Butler, you’ll join a community of students who are driven, curious, and ready to make the most of every opportunity.

Learning by doing isn’t an add-on—it’s how Butler works. You’ll put your knowledge into practice through internships, research, clinical experiences, and other hands-on opportunities, all while being challenged and supported by faculty mentors and career coaches who are invested in where you’re headed.

Students come to Butler with ambition. They leave with the experience, confidence, and momentum to turn that ambition into action.

The 2026 application for admission is now open. Apply now!

Ready to apply?
Let’s do this.

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First-Year Admission

Butler is one of the top schools in the country for our first-year experience. Want to find out why? Our 2026 application for admission is now open.

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Transfer Admission

Still looking for the right college fit? We welcome new transfer students to campus year-round. Many find that our small class sizes and approach to student-centered education are just the pieces they were missing.

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International Admission

International students thrive at Butler, due in large part to our location in Indianapolis, the 16th-largest city in the U.S. Students have access to hands-on learning opportunities like internships, and our proximity to downtown means festivals, NBA and NFL games, and plenty of exploring could all be part of your college experience.

Graduate & Professional Students

Whether you’re interested in taking your career to the next level with a master’s or doctoral degree or want to expand your skillset through a certificate, we have a program for you. With on-campus, online, and hybrid options, we offer degrees and certificates that meet the needs—and schedules—of today’s adult student.

Campus Visits

Take a look around.

We’ve lost count of how many students have told us our campus “just felt right” the moment they arrived. We think you’ll understand why after one visit.

Academic Scholarship Calculator

Our Academic Scholarship Calculator will quickly estimate your potential scholarship award, helping you plan more effectively for college costs. Ranging from $18,000–$30,000 per year, our Academic Scholarship is based on your academic record and is renewable each academic year.

96%
of 2024–2025 first-year students received Butler gift aid
$62,034
Median starting salary for 2025 graduates
98%
of 2025 graduates started a career and/or enrolled in graduate school within six months

Need support?

All prospective students have a personal Butler admission counselor, here to help answer questions about the admission and financial aid process. Reach out—it’s what we’re here for.

“I’ve learned that I can handle a lot at once. Between classes, campus involvement, athletics, and an internship, Butler taught me to be efficient, consistent, and bring my A-game every day. That confidence is something I’ll carry with me long after graduation.”

Beck Janki
Major: Marketing

“Butler prepared me with the critical thinking skills and real-world experience I needed to stand out. Completing two required internships made me more employable and gave me the confidence to take on what’s next.”

Juanita Rojas
Major: Economics