Butler University Demographics & Diversity Overview

18%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
1%
International
36
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Butler University has a diverse student body with 18% 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
81.4%(3,553)
Hispanic
6.3%(276)
African American
4.1%(180)
Asian
4.1%(177)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(7)
Two or More Races
3.4%(150)
Unknown
0.5%(24)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color18%
Total Enrollment5,525
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 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.3%(1,785)
Women
59.7%(2,642)

Gender Statistics

Men1,785

32% of total enrollment

Women2,642

48% 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
1.7%(76)
18-19
41.4%(1,831)
20-21
42.8%(1,896)
22-24
13.1%(578)
25+
1.0%(46)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.5%(5)
22-24
35.5%(389)
25+
64.1%(703)

Age Diversity Insights

84%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

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 45% in-state residents, 53% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
45.5%(545)
Out-of-State
53.1%(637)
International
1.4%(17)

Regional Representation

In-State545

45% of student body

Out-of-State637

53% of student body

International17

1% of student body

States Represented

36 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

18%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age