Private Non-profit 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana 👥 4,317 students

Butler University

#11 of 147 in Indiana

🟢 Excellent

80% Graduation Rate

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4-Year Graduation Rate (150% time)

80%

40% 60% 80%

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80%

Graduation Rate

150% completion time

🔄

87%

Retention Rate

First-year full-time students

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85%

Acceptance Rate

Overall admission rate

🏛️

$47,560

In-State Tuition

Per year

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$36,041

Avg Net Price

After grants & aid

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$77,235

Median Salary

10 years after enrollment

What does graduation rate tell you?

The graduation rate measures the share of students who complete their degree within 150% of normal program time — for a 4-year degree, that's 6 years. A higher rate signals stronger academic support, financial aid, and student services. Low graduation rates may indicate higher dropout risk, often tied to cost, academic fit, or institutional support gaps. Butler University's 80% graduation rate places it in the Excellent tier — ranked among the top-completing colleges in the country.

Top Graduation Rates in Indiana

#	College	Grad Rate	Rating	Retention	In-State Tuition
1	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette Lafayette	100%	🟢 Excellent	86%	N/A
2	University of Notre Dame Notre Dame	95%	🟢 Excellent	99%	$65,025
3	Christina and Company Education Center Lafayette	89%	🟢 Excellent	84%	N/A
4	Aveda Fredric's Institute-Indianapolis Carmel	88%	🟢 Excellent	89%	N/A
5	Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville Merrillville	86%	🟢 Excellent	33%	N/A

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Data source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Graduation rate = students completing within 150% of normal program time. Last updated: May 13, 2026.