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Former names | North-Western Christian University (1855–1877) Butler College (1896–1906) |
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| Motto | Education, Research, Service |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1855 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
Academic affiliations | Council of Independent Colleges |
| Endowment | $212 million (2020)[1] |
| President | James Danko |
| Provost | Brooke Barnett |
Academic staff | 368[2] |
| Undergraduates | 4,500 |
| Postgraduates | 1,052 |
| Location | , , United States 39°50′22″N 86°10′17″W / 39.83944°N 86.17139°W |
| Campus | Urban: 295 acres (119 ha)[2] |
| Colors | Blue and white[3] |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I Big East, Pioneer League (football) |
| Mascot | Blue IV "Blue" Hink |
| Website | www |
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Butler University is a private university in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1855 and named after founder Ovid Butler, the university has over 60 major academic fields of study in six colleges: the Lacy School of Business, College of Communication, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Jordan College of the Arts. Its 295-acre (119 ha) campus is approximately five miles (8.0 km) from downtown Indianapolis.
- ^ 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.
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