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Acceptance Rate History
Butler University
IN · Current rate: 86%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 85.87% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 82.06% | 13,386 | 10,985 |
| 2021 | 80.55% | 15,340 | 12,356 |
| 2020 | 75.69% | 14,592 | 11,045 |
| 2019 | 73.17% | 14,891 | 10,896 |
| 2018 | 67.83% | 16,418 | 11,137 |
| 2017 | 65.13% | 14,635 | 9,532 |
| 2016 | 72.71% | 12,937 | 9,406 |
| 2015 | 70.43% | 9,943 | 7,003 |
| 2014 | 68.46% | 10,103 | 6,917 |
| 2013 | 66.1% | 9,357 | 6,185 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Butler University's acceptance rate has increased from 66.1% in 2013 to 85.9% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2017.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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