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 undergr…
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 campus is approximately five miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis.
Former names: North-Western Christian University (1855–1877) · Butler College (1896–1906)
Motto: Education, Research, Service
Type: Private university
Established: November 1, 1855
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Academic affiliations: Council of Independent Colleges