Butler University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Butler University?

Butler is a private university, so its published undergraduate tuition does not differ by Indiana residency. Its stated charges are substantial, and applicants should compare a complete, same-year cost-of-attendance estimate with their individual financial-aid offer rather than judge affordability by tuition alone.

The following reported figures describe different cost components and, where noted, different reporting sources; they should not be added together without checking that they apply to the same academic year and living arrangement:

• IPEDS 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition: $46,570, plus $990 in required fees.
• Separately reported annual undergraduate tuition: $48,900; with $990 in fees, the reported tuition-and-fees figure is $49,890.
• Reported typical annual room charge: $9,690; typical board charge: $8,500.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $1,300.

Housing and meal charges vary with the option selected. Transportation and personal expenses can raise the full cost of attendance further. Published charges are also different from net price, which reflects grant or scholarship aid. In recent IPEDS reporting, 98% of students received some form of financial aid, but that measure includes aid types that do not reduce the bill in the same way. Reported average undergraduate grant aid was $25,750; an individual award may be substantially different.

Eligible students may seek federal and state grants, Butler scholarships, and federal loans. Indiana residency and financial need can affect state-aid eligibility, while institutional awards may have their own criteria. The FAFSA is an important starting point for federal aid and many need-based awards. Applicants should check Butler's current aid deadlines and use their personalized award notice to separate grants from loans and work-study. Military education benefits may also apply to eligible students, subject to the rules of the benefit and the student's program.

What are the work-study opportunities at Butler University?

Butler students can pursue part-time employment alongside their studies, including campus jobs. Federal Work-Study is one possible source of funding for eligible students, but it is not the same as a grant paid directly off the tuition bill.

Federal Work-Study eligibility depends on the student's aid application and award; receiving an award generally means the student may earn wages through an eligible job, not that a position or the full award amount is guaranteed. Students without Work-Study may still qualify for other campus positions. Job availability, schedules, and hiring procedures depend on the department and term.

Students seeking career-related experience can also use Butler's career services for résumé reviews, interview preparation, career exploration, job listings, employer recruitment, and networking. An internship, a paid campus job, and a Work-Study position can serve different purposes and follow different eligibility rules; a university-wide internship requirement does not apply to every Butler student.