by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Butler degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Butler measures up.
Butler is ranked #3,052 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Indiana, it ranks #55 of 59 for value.
These Butler majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts Management | #16 of 18 |
| Accounting / Finance | #21 of 21 |
| Insurance | #21 of 21 |
| Other Public Relations, Advertising Applied Communication | #25 of 29 |
| Sports Communication | #36 of 40 |
| General Organizational Communication | #37 of 39 |
| Arts & Media Management | #39 of 46 |
| Drama & Dance Education | #52 of 53 |
| Information Systems | #53 of 55 |
| Actuarial Science | #53 of 55 |
Below is the detailed Butler value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Butler University is ranked #5 out of #61 in Indiana for quality and #55 out of #59 for Indiana value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Butler financial aid page to be sure.
Butler University is ranked #3,052 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Butler University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Butler costs about $37,852. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $151,409 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $66,228 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $36,041 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $37,852 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $151,409 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Butler net price and the factors that affect it.
What Butler costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Butler degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $264,912 | — | — |
| All Students | $151,409 | #3,052 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $144,164 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $264,912 | — | — |
| All Students | $151,409 | #55 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $144,164 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Butler shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $28,607 |
| $30K–$48K | $31,406 |
| $48K–$75K | $36,016 |
| $75K–$110K | $39,491 |
| Over $110K | $42,961 |
About 94% of Butler undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,750 per year. Get more details on the Butler financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Butler cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.