Butler University received 16,430 applications for the fall 2023 admissions. The acceptance rate for this session was round 68% with an enrollment rate of 12%. The retention rate for this session in UG programs was observed to be 89%.

• Applications are invited through University admission portal and Common application portal.
• Admissions are offered for spring and fall semester.
• The average SAT, ACT scores required for the admission is 1235 and 25 respectively.
• The GPA score required at Butler University is 3.77 on the 4.0 scale.

Highlights

Butler University Admissions Deadlines

The admission begins either during the Fall or Spring season. The table below shows the deadline for admission of various intakes. The deadline is the same for International students as well as local students.

Butler University International Students Admission

The international students require some extra criteria to be fulfilled in order to complete the application process. The criteria required are mentioned below.

Admission Requirements for International Students

• Submit a writing sample, personal statement, or essay (650 words or less)
• Official secondary/high school transcripts
• A Secondary School Report completed by the counseling office.
• Apply for Form I-20 A-B and sponsor financial evidence.
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Resume
• LOR
• Standardized test scores
  • SAT code: 1073
  • ACT code: 1180.

English Language Requirements

International applicants are required to submit proof of English language Proficiency. The Minimum scores required are mentioned below:

Visa Process for International Applicants

Applicants are required to apply for an F-class student visa from the US embassy. Documents required for visa interview:-

• A valid passport and previously issued passports
• 2 or 3 recent passport size photograph.
• DS-160 confirmation page with barcode
• HDFC visa application fee receipts
• VFS appointment letter
• SEVIS receipt and I-120 (This will be issued from the university, once the Confidential Statement of Financial Support Form is received by the office of admission.
• Obtain Form I-20 from the University.
• Apply for F-1 Visa.
• Schedule visa interview.

Butler University Undergraduate Admissions

The students can choose from six schools at Butler University offering more than 65 UG courses. For non-native English speakers, they need to demonstrate their English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

Where to apply: University admission portal and Common application portal.

Application fee: No fee

Admission requirements:

• Official Transcripts
• Translations of transcripts, if required.
• A Secondary School Report completed by the counseling office.
• Essay
• English language proficiency skills, for international applicants
• Resume
• LOR
• Standardized test scores

Butler University Graduate Admissions

The students need to have previously completed their bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university and then be seeking an advanced degree. Each program has its own way of processing the application. They have separate deadlines on the basis of different programs. The requirements below are some general requirements applicable for all applicants for graduate admission

Supporting Documents: Bachelors Degree in a relevant subject, Official Transcripts (WES evaluated), and statement of purpose.

Admission decisions are released by mid-to-late December for early applicants. Applicants apply for a regular decision can receive a notification on a rolling basis after March 1. International applicants applying for postgraduate programs have to mail their documents at

gradadmission@butler.edu