Butler University Demographics & Diversity Overview

19%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
1%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Butler University has a diverse student body with 19% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
80.8%(3,647)
Hispanic
6.4%(287)
African American
4.4%(199)
Asian
4.0%(180)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(8)
Two or More Races
3.4%(155)
Unknown
0.9%(39)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color19%
Total Enrollment6,088
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Butler University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Butler University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.0%(1,876)
Women
59.0%(2,700)

Gender Statistics

Men1,876

31% of total enrollment

Women2,700

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Butler University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 84% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.9%(88)
18-19
39.5%(1,785)
20-21
45.2%(2,040)
22-24
12.1%(546)
25+
1.3%(59)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.6%(7)
22-24
33.0%(411)
25+
66.4%(826)

Age Diversity Insights

84%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Butler University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 51% in-state residents, 48% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
51.1%(588)
Out-of-State
48.4%(557)
International
0.5%(6)

Regional Representation

In-State588

51% of student body

Out-of-State557

48% of student body

International6

1% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

19%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age