WE’VE GOT A
FUTURE FUTURE WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.
At Butler University, we’ll equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to obtain not just a career that you’ll love, but a life you’ve always dreamed of.
Of course you’ll study inside the classroom, learning from and engaging with some of the top minds in your field. But maybe more importantly, you’ll be empowered to go beyond the classroom, completing internships and engaging in servicelearning, research, study abroad, and so much more. These opportunities are what set Butler students apart—and what will live on as some of your favorite memories for years to come.
This book is your guide to academics at Butler. Explore all of the paths you can take, and remember that no matter what you set out to accomplish, we’re here to help you get there.
ACADEMICS READY FOR THOSE TO BE
NEW MAJOR: NURSING
A direct entry, Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will begin in fall 2025. Learn more at butler.edu/nursing.
Butler has a beautiful campus, incredible amenities, and outstanding athletics, all just five miles away from downtown Indianapolis. But let’s face it. None of that matters without first-class academics that engage you and help build your future. Fortunately, if you want one of the top educational environments in the country, you’ve come to the right place.
Butler at a glance:
#1
#1 REGIONAL UNIVERSITY IN THE MIDWEST* MOST INNOVATIVE SCHOOL IN THE MIDWEST*
98 % PLACEMENT RATE
90+MAJORS
22 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
4,519UNDERGRADS STUDENTS FROM 46 STATES & 31 COUNTRIES
11:1 STUDENTTO-FACULTY RATIO
College of Communication
Creative Media and Entertainment
Critical Communication and Media Studies†
Esports Communication*
Exploratory Communication
Film Studies*
Journalism†
Music Industry Studies†
Organizational Communication and Leadership†
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences†
Sports Media
Strategic Communication: Public Relations and Advertising†
College of Education
Diverse Learners*
Education*
Elementary Education
Exploratory Education
Kinesiology
Middle/Secondary Education
Biology, Chemistry, English, French, German, Mathematics, Physics, Theatre, Social Studies, Spanish, Special Education
Special Education—Mild Intervention**
Sport Coaching**
Teachers of English Language Learners**
Youth and Community Development
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Actuarial Science†
African and Black Studies*
Anthropology†
Anthropology and Psychology
Anthropology and Religious Studies
Applied Local Food System*
Asian Studies*
Astronomy*
Astronomy and Astrophysics†
Biochemistry†
Biology†
Chemistry†
Chinese
Classics†
Computer Science
Criminology†
Criminology and Psychology
Data Science
Economics
English†
Environmental Studies†
Ethics*
Exploratory Natural Sciences
Exploratory Studies
French†
Geography and Global Studies*
German†
History†
History and Anthropology
History and Classics
History and Political Science
MAJORS & MINORS
Individualized Major
International Studies†
International Studies and Religious Studies
Mathematics†
Medical Spanish*
Multilingual
Museum Studies*
Neuroscience
Biological, Computational, Psychological
Peace and Conflict Studies†
Philosophy†
Philosophy and Psychology
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy and Sociology
Physics†
Political Science†
Psychology
Psychology and Political Science
Public Health
Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration*
Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Religious Studies†
Science, Technology, and Society†
Sociology†
Sociology and Criminology
Sociology and Psychology
Software Engineering†
Spanish†
Statistics†
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Health Sciences
Healthcare and Business
Nursing
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pre-Pharmacy
Italics indicate optional concentration within a given major.
*Minor only
†Three-Year Degree option
**Secondary Licensure option
Jordan College of the Arts
Acting
Art + Design†
Art History
Arts Administration
Art + Design, Art History, Music, Theatre
Dance–Arts Administration
Dance–Pedagogy
Dance–Performance
Graphic Design*
Jazz Studies
Museum Studies*
Music†
Music Composition
Music Education
Music Performance
Musical Arts
Painting*
Performance and Music Education
Photography*
Theatre
Lacy School of Business
Accounting†
Business*
Business Law*
Business Technology and Analytics†
Economics†
Entrepreneurship and Innovation†
Exploratory Business
Finance†
Healthcare Management*
International Business†
Marketing†
Risk Management and Insurance†
Supply Chain
Pre-Professional Programs
In addition to declaring a major, students may indicate a pre-professional program of interest.
Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, PA, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Medicine
A PLAN TO HELP
There’s a reason ButlerONE, our first-year experience, is nationally ranked. Through ButlerONE, you’ll find venues for self-discovery, student-centered advice for your academic future, challenging introductory courses in our Core Curriculum, and an encouraging environment to help you acclimate to your new life on campus.
FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR
You’ll explore one of over 40 different course topics while building a close-knit community with your professor and a small group of other first-year students.
Course topics include: Communication and Power
Fairy Tale, Self, and Society
TV Writers’ Room
Unpacking the Hunger Games
Women Writing the World
Butler
SCHEDULE A VISIT
The support needed to
CHALLENGE CHALLENGE
“I really appreciate Butler’s emphasis on undergraduate research. Lectures can’t ever teach the exact process of solving a problem that appears in research—it’s important to have hands-on work, too.”
Josh Wanninger ’24
Astronomy & Astrophysics and Physics double major Pursued research on RR Lyrae stars
“My biggest piece of advice to prospective students would be to put in the extra effort to build connections with your classmates and your professors. Because of Butler’s small size and attentive faculty, you can build great relationships that help you gain access to research, academic, and internship opportunities. Make the most of your time here!”
Raziya Hillery ’22 Political Science, International Science, and Spanish triple major Fulbright Scholar in Lima, Peru
Butler University has been named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students and is also home to the highest number of Lilly Scholars in the state of Indiana.
WHAT WE TEACH YOU’LL
Our hometown of Indianapolis—the 16th largest city in the country—is the backdrop to state government offices, major businesses and corporations, and nonprofits, a perfect environment for early career experience.
Over 80% of students complete one or more internships
5,000+ companies eager to hire students for internships and jobs
“Butler’s focus on experiential learning and a true global education has really made the biggest difference in my career.”
Nick Huang ’18 Finance and Marketing double major Product Manager at Google
ADVISORS. MENTORS. FRIENDS.
At Butler, your professors won’t just know your name. They’ll probably know your hometown, your go-to campus study spot, and your favorite pizza topping. We’re talking about a student-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, meaning your professors will get plenty of chances to find out what drives you. This all starts from day one at Butler.
“My relationship with my faculty mentor, Dr. McCormick, has been super individualized. I’m treated as an individual student with my own dreams, goals, and aspirations. I’ve not been pushed down a path that every student studying business should go down. I’ve been given the tools and resources to go down my own path, while knowing that support is still there if I need anything.”
Lauryn Lintner
International
Business and Marketing double major
Where study abroad
40% OF BUTLER STUDENTS 300+
STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE PROGRAMS COUNTRIES
will you go?
College is about more than just expanding your intellectual horizons. The world needs thinkers and doers who aren’t afraid of fresh perspectives and new faces. At Butler, we send our students out into the world through our more than 300 study abroad programs in over 50 countries. You might find yourself working for six weeks in Shanghai or studying leadership in London. If you prefer to stay stateside, you can spend a semester working and studying in Washington, DC or New York City. But keep your passport handy in case you change your mind. Tīng qǐlái hěn yǒuqù ma? (That’s “Sound like fun?” in Mandarin.) We certainly think so.
HOW TO APPLY:
Required
› Common App with a nonrefundable $50 application fee
› Writing sample, personal statement, or essay (650 words or less)
› Official high school transcript showing coursework completed through your junior year
› A School Report completed by your school counseling office
Optional
› SAT and/or ACT scores*
› Résumé outlining activities and honors
› Letter(s) of recommendation (1–2)
*Students can apply with or without standardized test scores. If applying with scores, self-reported scores are accepted.
KEY DATES:
Application opens
FAFSA becomes available
Early Action Deadline
Early Action benefits include full scholarship consideration and an admission decision by December.
Early Decision Deadline (Nursing)
The Nursing program offers an optional binding Early Decision admission plan. More information is available at butler.edu/nursing.
Recommended FAFSA filing date
Regular Decision Deadline
Butler’s Priority FAFSA Deadline
Financial aid offer notification begins
National Candidate’s Reply Date
A $500 enrollment deposit is due to the Office of Admission. This deposit is refundable through May 1.
Butler University admits students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at Butler University. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
