Butler University

Butler University
Former names
North-Western Christian University (1855–1877)
Butler College (1896–1906)
MottoEducation, Research, Service
TypePrivate university
EstablishedNovember 1, 1855; 169 years ago (1855-11-01)
AccreditationHigher Learning Commission
Academic affiliations
Council of Independent Colleges
Endowment$212 million (2020)[1]
PresidentJames Danko
ProvostBrooke Barnett
Academic staff
372 (2024)[2]
Students5,763 (2024)[2]
Undergraduates4,519[2]
Postgraduates1,244[2]
Location, ,
United States

39°50′22″N 86°10′17″W / 39.83944°N 86.17139°W / 39.83944; -86.17139
CampusUrban: 295 acres (119 ha)[2]
ColorsBlue and white[3]
   
NicknameBulldogs
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I Big East, Pioneer League (football)
MascotButler Blue IV
Hink
Websitebutler.edu

Butler University is a private university in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1855 and named after founder Ovid Butler, the university has over 60 major academic fields of study within six colleges in the arts, business, communication, education, liberal arts and the sciences, and health sciences. It enrolls approximately 5,700 undergraduate and graduate students. Its 295-acre (119 ha) campus is approximately five miles (8.0 km) northwest of downtown Indianapolis.

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e Cite error: The named reference Butlerataglance was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "Color Palette". Retrieved October 14, 2022.