Butler University: cost & net price by income
Indianapolis, Indiana
Here's what students actually pay to attend Butler University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $30,117 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $43,211. Published in-state tuition is $45,980. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$30,117/yr
- $30k–$48k$31,796/yr
- $48k–$75k$36,315/yr
- $75k–$110k$39,754/yr
- $110k+$43,211/yr
Butler University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $45,980
- Out-of-state tuition
- $45,980
- Students receiving aid
- 14%
A-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Butler University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Butler University is about $30,117 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Butler University?
- At Butler University, published in-state tuition is $45,980 and out-of-state tuition is $45,980 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Butler University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Butler University a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)