Butler University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,900

4.01% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$38,051

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

2.9%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

65.1%

14,635 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

5,145

90.1% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

78.7%

728 Graduates

About

Butler University is a higher education institution located in Marion County, IN. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Butler University were General Marketing & Marketing Management (130 degrees awarded), General Finance (90 degrees), and Accounting (66 degrees).

In 2017, 1,426 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Butler University. 61.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.6% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (1,197 degrees), 19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Butler University is $38,900, which is $18,167 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Butler University is $38,900, which is $18,167 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $38,051.

In 2017, 91% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 52% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$38,900

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Butler University was $38,900. The cost of tuition at Butler University is $18,167 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Butler University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$38,051

2017 Value

14.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Butler University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,051. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Butler University grew by 14.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Butler University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,670

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Butler University was of $12,670 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of room and board increased by 5.1% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Butler University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

52%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Butler University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 1.11% with respect to 2016, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Butler University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.9%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Butler University was 2.9%, which represents 27 out of the 932 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Butler University received 14,635 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 13.1% annual growth. Out of those 14,635 applicants, 9,532 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.1% acceptance rate.

There were 5,145 students enrolled at Butler University in 2017, and 55% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Butler University has an overall enrollment yield of 11.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

9,532

Accepted Out of 14,635

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Butler University was 65.1% (9,532 admissions from 14,635 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 72.7%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 13.1%, while admissions grew by 1.34%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Butler University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

55%

Submission Percentage

581

Scores Submitted

55% of enrolled first-time students at Butler University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Butler University has a total enrollment of 5,145 students. The full-time enrollment at Butler University is 4,635 students and the part-time enrollment is 510. This means that 90.1% of students enrolled at Butler University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Butler University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.4% White, 3.67% Black or African American, 3.54% Hispanic or Latino, 3.34% Asian, 2.66% Two or More Races, 0.175% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Butler University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (49.9%), followed by White Male (32.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (63.6%), followed by White Male (23%) and Asian Female (3.53%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Butler University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,145 students. The full-time enrollment at Butler University is 4,635 and the part-time enrollment is 510. This means that 90.1% of students enrolled at Butler University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Butler University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

89%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Butler University was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Butler University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Butler University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
4,241
Black or African American
189
Hispanic or Latino
182

The enrolled student population at Butler University is 82.4% White, 3.67% Black or African American, 3.54% Hispanic or Latino, 3.34% Asian, 2.66% Two or More Races, 0.175% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 120 students (2.33%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 326 more women than men received degrees from Butler University. The majority of degree recipients at Butler University are white (1,197 degrees awarded). There were 19 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (63 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Butler University is General Marketing & Marketing Management (130 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (90 degrees) and Accounting (66 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Butler University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Physical Sciences (54 degrees awarded), English (45 degrees), and Communications (88 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Butler University are Elementary & middle school teachers (316,377 people), Other managers (276,678 people), Postsecondary teachers (221,910 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (129,489 people), and Graphic designers (112,820 people).

The most specialized majors at Butler University are Physical Sciences (54 degrees awarded), English (45 degrees), Communications (88 degrees), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (88 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Butler University are Surgeons, Electrical & electronics engineers, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Dentists

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Butler University are Elementary & secondary schools (571,785 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (468,497 people), Computer Systems Design (232,817 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (201,121 people), and Advertising, public relations & related services (147,908 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Butler University.

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
130 degree-majorss awarded
General Finance
90 degree-majorss awarded
Accounting
66 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Butler University was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 130 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Butler University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 550 degrees were awarded to men at Butler University, which is 0.628 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (876).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Butler University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Butler University in General Finance, which is 2.46 times more than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 86 degrees were awarded to women at Butler University in General Marketing & Marketing Management, which is 1.95 times more than the 44 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 54% of students graduating from Butler University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (82.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Butler University is Female and White (82.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.71% of graduates (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,197 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
63 degrees awarded
Black or African American
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Butler University is white (1,197 degrees awarded). There were 19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (63 degrees).

3.09% of degree recipients (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
733 degrees awarded
White Male
464 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Butler University is white female (733 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (464 degrees).

Operations

Butler University has an endowment valued at nearly $220M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $25.4M (11.5%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, Butler University had a total salary expenditure of $174M. Butler University employs 118 Associate professors, 94 Professors, and 77 Instructors. Most academics at Butler University are Female Associate professors (66), Male Professors(63), and Male Associate professors (52).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Butler University are: Management, with 209 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 109 employees, and Service with 106 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$220M

2017 Endowment

13.7%

growth from 2016

Butler University has an endowment valued at about $220M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Butler University grew 13.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $187M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Butler University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.16M - Federal
$186k - State
$9k - Local

As of 2017, Butler University received $1.16M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $186k from state grants and contracts, and $9k from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$72.4M

2017 Salaries

4.55%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Butler University paid a median of $72.4M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($174M) and a 4.55% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.21% decline from 2015 and a 3.67% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$27.7M

Instructional Salaries

363

Number of Employees

In 2017, Butler University paid a total of $27.7M to 363 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

118 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

209 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Butler University were Associate professor with 118 employees; Professor with 94 employees; and Professor with 77 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Butler University were Management with 209 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 109 employees; and Service with 106 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Butler University was Female Associate professor with 66 employees, Male Professor with 63 employees, and Male Associate professor with 52 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Butler University.

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