Butler University is a private four year liberal arts school offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Located five miles north of Indianapolis, the university offers more than 60 majors.
About Butler University
Founded by attorney Ovid Butler, Butler University has a yearly average of approximately 4,400 students, both undergraduate and graduate, hailing from around the world. The university has 19 NCAA Division I sports teams and offers more than 115 student organizations including an active Greek life.Butler University: About Butler
Notable Alumni
Many notable alumni hail from Butler University including former Illinois governor George Ryan, choreographer Thaddeus Davis, and American novelist Kurt Vonnegut. While Vonnegut attended Butler, he did not graduate from there. He was later given an honorary degree.
Butler University News and Articles
- Official Site: News
Butler University Leadership
- President: Bobby Fong
- 2001-present: President
Visiting Butler University
References
Fast Facts
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Established
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Location
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President
Bobby Fong
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Faculty
280
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Nickname
Bulldogs
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Motto
Education, Research, Service
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Noted Programs
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Fact:
290 acre campus
