Understand Butler's FinAid Info
The amount of financial aid and scholarships or grants you are eligible for will vary based on your needs. Keep reading to learn more on how much aid , scholarships and grants to expect from Butler.
What Percentage of Students Receive Financial Aid?
Butler University's normal financial aid plan for incoming first year students is $24,961. Approximately 93.0% of first year students get financial aid, most of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.
Financial aid helps decrease the cost, or the "sticker" price of the college. However, know that the only true college discount are scholarships & grants.
We feel that loan debt should be thought of as an "outcome" and not "aid". Find more about student loan debt at Butler.
How Much Aid is Offered That Is Not Loans??
The numbers below apply to scholarships and grants mainly provided by Butler University.
91.0% of incoming freshmen (883 total) were given scholarships at Butler University, averaging $14,523 a piece. This ranks in the top 40th percentile of all schools in the country.
As well as scholarships, 14.0% of first year students (135 total) got federal grant aid, for about $5,140 per person.View the average amount of scholarships and grants first years get by looking at the graph below.
Grants are typically based on need while scholarships are merit-based.
How Income Level Affects Aid
Discover how much scholarship and grant aid you may expect to get according to your earnings. The chart below shows freshmen receiving federal assistance such as PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 7.6% | $26,366 |
| Income 30k-48k | 4.1% | $23,284 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.0% | $20,801 |
| Income 75k-110k | 13.0% | $18,696 |
| Income 110k + | 28.6% | $13,919 |
The graph above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid which is federal aid from the government including grants, loans, and work study. Learn more.
Scholarships & Grants for All Undergrads Average $18,025
Of the 4,062 undergraduates at Butler University around 87.0% (3,527 in total) receive some form of grant aid. The standard amount granted was $18,025.
Financial Aid Links from Butler University
| Financial Aid Department Website | go.butler.edu/about-admission/financial-costs |
| Net Price Calculator | legacy.butler.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
