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What it is like to attend Butler University

In Indiana, Indianapolis is the thirteenth largest city in the U.S. The Hoosier capital is also the home of Butler University, located about five miles from downtown Indianapolis. The 290 acre campus is made up of wooded parks, gardens, fountains, and historic Indiana limestone buildings. There are nearly 4,000 undergraduates at the school, who represent 47 states and 69 countries; about 57% of these students come from Indiana.

To attend Butler University, students need a GPA between 3.4-3.9, and a SAT score between 1600-1870, or an ACT score between 24-29. In the past, 49% of students at Butler have been within the top ten percent of their high school graduating classes. Senior Admissions Counselor, Aaron Mooney, encourages students to toot their own horns during the admission process to improve their chances for admission. In addition, over 85% of students receive financial aid at BU.

Butler University offers around 60 majors and pre-professional programs for students interested in attending a professional or graduate school. Some of the most popular majors where students want to find entry level jobs are biology, business, exploratory studies, and pharmacy; BU actually offers a unique, six-year auto-advance pharmacy program to students. The school's job placement rate is excellent, with about 96% of graduates obtaining jobs within six months of graduation. Butler employs 302 full-time faculty members; around 82% of them have their terminal degrees, while 77% of them are tenured or on the tenure track.

When it comes to sports, Butler's basketball team is known across the country. BU students don't need to worry about the cost of attending sporting events; they are free. BU housing includes two traditional residences, one suite-style hall, and two apartment style halls. Students can get involved in over 115 organizations, from religion and service to athletics and politics.

So, if you're looking for a university that makes a commitment to lifelong learning and community service, watch a college video tour of Butler University, http://www.youniversitytv.com/butler_university.html, and learn more today.

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