by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Butler University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Butler University ran $47,560 annually for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Within that total, required fees were $990; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,570 |
| Fees | $990 |
| Total | $47,560 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Butler University charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how Butler University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Butler University comes in higher than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Butler University Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Butler University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $42,410 |
| Two Years Ago | $43,470 |
| One Year Ago | $44,990 |
| Most Recent Year | $46,570 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Butler has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, tuition increased 3.5%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $49,230 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.10%, putting next year’s cost near $49,033.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $49,033 |
| In 2 Years | $50,552 |
| In 3 Years | $52,118 |
| In 4 Years | $53,733 |
| In 5 Years | $55,398 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $205,436.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Butler University, head to the Butler University Financial Aid page.
