Butler University · Cost & aid

Indianapolis, IN · City · Private · Master's university · the Bulldogs · Website ↗

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$67,210

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$40,140

Average net price

bottom quarter for affordability in Division I

$3.6M

Athletic aid, women's

$14,732 per roster spot

$3.3M

Athletic aid, men's

$10,129 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $67,210 sticker.

Family income under $30k$28,607

$30k – $48k$31,406

$48k – $75k$36,016

$75k – $110k$39,491

Over $110k$42,961

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$3,624,120
Per roster spot$14,732 across 246 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$3,292,217
Per roster spot$10,129 across 325 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$1.9M / $2.7M
Tuition & fees$45,980

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

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