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Choose Butler and join a community focused on student success.
Student success guides every decision we make, from hiring faculty to pursuing innovative programs to keeping tuition low.
That’s why every year we welcome students from across the country and around the globe, each one with goals as unique as they are, hoping to find something they need at Butler. And what they find is that it’s not just possible to have a real college experience at a really affordable price _ it’s expected.
“Ia got here and everything was easy and everyone was helpful. Everyone tries to help you in every way they can. The international advisors are always helping me navigate my papers and my coursework.”
- Tulsa Ragnhall, Hotel Management major Stockholm, Sweden
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FALL 2022 HEADCOUNT 96 16 = AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
Butler was founded in 1927.
“From my experience Butler is the best place to start for an international student. Starting out in America it’s easy to get around. We have a lot of tools available for students to be successful in their classes. The math teachers break math down to simple things that you can understand. ”
151 students on an F-1 Visa 27 international guest & other
AVERAGE
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HEADCOUNT Submit an online application for admission at butlercc.edu/apply Review and submit required documents for admission before the deadline • June 15 for Fall admission • November 15 for Spring admission Pay the $75 processing fee after your application is approved Receive an I-20 and acceptance letter from Butler Apply for a visa at a US Embassy Complete a visa interview at the embassy Make housing arrangements prior to traveling to Kansas Schedule travel to Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) ADMISSION
Tuition and fees, based on 30 credit hours per year.
$6,370 AT BUTLER $22,430 AT A STATE UNIVERSITY
TUITION COST PER YEAR FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
CHECKLIST
- Abdoul Diallo, mathematics major, Conakry, Guinea
SET UP FOR YOUR SUCCESS
• SMALL CLASS SIZES
• HANDS-ON PROGRAMS
Success requires the right tools.
That’s why we find every opportunity to give you everything you need, from training with experienced instructors on industry-standard equipment to class sizes in the teens to the full Adobe Creative Suite for FREE through our designation as the only Adobe Creative Campus in the state. Being a Butler student gets you a free laptop through our MyButler Laptop program.
Our commitment to your success is what makes us great, and will do the same for you.
NUMBER OF COUNTRIES REPRESENTED BY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS = 54
SEAMLESS TRANSFERS TO FOUR-YEAR
UNIVERSITIES
• PROGRAMS GUIDED BY INDUSTRYPROFESSIONAL ADVISORY BOARDS
• PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Make us your first stop.
Because we know your goals may lie beyond Butler, we’ve created solid partnerships with universities across the state. We hold 2+2 agreements with Wichita State University, Kansas State University and Emporia State University, just to name a few.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRADS ARE 10% MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN TECHNICAL COLLEGE GRADS.
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PREPARATION FOR YOUR FUTURE
YOUR COLLEGE LIFE EXPERIENCES
• MORE THAN 30 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
• CAMPUS EVENTS
• 8 SPORTS TEAMS WITH 13 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
• CAMPUS LIVING IN EL DORADO
Going to a community college doesn’t mean you can’t have the full college experience.
If anything, it means you can do more. Our campus doors are wide open, ready for you to come in and meet others who enjoy the same things. From sports and live performances to honor societies and tech clubs, we have plenty of on-campus options to keep you busy.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS LIVING IN THE DORMS = 377
CAMPUS POLICE
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING FREE COUNSELING
When
it comes to going the extra mile, Butler wrote the book.
Whether you’re meeting after class with a professor or sitting down with one of our international advisors, our faculty and staff are here for you. It’s not just what we get paid to do, it’s what we love to do. If you come to us with a problem, we’re going to help you find a solution no matter what.
TUTORING SUBJECTS = 35
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EXTRAS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Living in the Midwest
Located directly in the center of the United States and situated on the Great Plains, Kansas is known for its wide open land and skies, contributions to jazz, the old-West Dodge City – and as Dorothy’s “no place like home” in the classic children’s book and film The Wizard of Oz.
Average Weather
• Average temperature in August: High-89°F/32°C Low-67°F/19°C
• Average temperature in January: High-43°F/6°C Low-20°F/-7°C
• Average annual precipitation: 37.21 inch/945mm
About El Dorado
El Dorado has a population of approximately 13,000 people and is at the edge of the beautiful Flint Hills. El Dorado has several parks, running and biking paths, museums and a vibrant main street full of shopping and restaurants. El Dorado Lake is a premier natural venue for the outdoor enthusiast.
About Wichita
Just 25 miles away is Wichita, Kansas, the largest city in the state with about 600,000 people. Wichita is home to many exciting attractions and museums including the seventh largest zoo in the United States. There’s plenty of cultural experiences, as well as shopping, dining, nightlife, art and culture, and live entertainment. Wichita offers a long list of possibilities!
The official state animal of Kansas is the American Bison. Also known as buffalo, they symbolize free will and free range.
DID YOU KNOW? ?
Butler Community College is the second largest community college in the state of Kansas.
Top countries for international students: BURUNDI, THE BAHAMAS, NEPAL, MYANMAR, JAMAICA, VIETNAM, TANZANIA, KENYA, INDIA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
36%
of international students in Spring 2023 were on the Honor Roll (3.0 GPA or higher)
2023-2024 TUITION & FEES
Your
decision to attend Butler will save you OVER $15,700 A YEAR*.
*Compared to state universities in Kansas, based on average tuition and fees for 30 credit hours.
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR COSTS
Each student pays a registration fee of $15 each semester.
TUITION & FEES*
Online student tuition and fee costs are also based on residency.
*Please note that you are considered a full-time student if you are enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester. However, to graduate in four semesters, we recommend that you enroll in 15 or16 credit hours per semester. A minimum of 12 credit hours are required to qualify for some scholarships and to live in our residence halls.
BOOKS
The costs of books can vary significantly depending on the classes you take. For the purposes of estimating, we generally suggest you add about $600 per semester.
HOUSING
The average cost for on-campus residence halls is $7,220 per year, which includes 19 meals per week.
OTHER COSTS
Some courses may require separate, additional fees. Prices are subject to change. Students may also choose to take courses during the summer semester, at an additional cost.
COST PER YEAR (ESTIMATED COST) FALL/SPRING SUMMER TOTAL TUITION/FEES $5,116 $1,254 $6,370 ROOM/BOARD $7,220 $1,164 $8,384 HEALTH INS. (1 YEAR) $ 600 $600 BOOKS/PERSONAL EXPENSES $2,000 $ 200 $2,200 TOTAL $14,936 $2,218 $17,554
RESIDENT TYPE TUITION FEES TOTAL (PER CREDIT HOUR) International $163.00 $27.00 $190.00
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
ARTS, DIGITAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
Art
Dance Design & Production
Digital Media
Film & Production
Interactive, Digital & 3D Technology (ID3D)
ID3D - eSports and Digital Events Management
ID3D - Interactive Technology in Industry
Mass Communications
Mass Communication, Journalism
Mass Communication, Radio/TV
Mass Communication, Sports Media
Music
Music Education
Speech Communication
Theatre - Performance
Theatre - Technical
Web Development
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Accounting
Accounting Assistant
Agribusiness
Agriculture
Business Administration
Business Administration (75- credit hour WSU transfer opportunity)
Business Medical Specialist
Business Technology
Culinary Arts
Farm & Ranch Management
Livestock Management & Merchandising
Marketing
Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship
Physician Coding
EDUCATION & PUBLIC SERVICES
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education
Early Education & Early Childhood Unified Teaching
Elementary Education / BEST
Fire Science
Secondary Education
HEALTH SCIENCE
Exercise Science
Nursing
Pre-Health Professions
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Sport Management
HUMANITIES, SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Economics
English & Literature
Foreign Language
History
Liberal Arts
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Sociology & Social Work
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & MATH
Biology
Chemistry
Engineering Technology
Food Science Business
Food Science Technology
Liberal Arts
Mathematics
Physics
Pre-Computer Science
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary
TECHNOLOGY
Automotive Technology
Construction Technology
Cybersecurity
Diesel Technology
Engineering Technology
Internetworking Management
Software Development
Web Development
Welding Technology
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