Butler University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1895 United States of America #436

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Institution Info

Founded: 1855
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 5,108 students
Faculty: 1 272
Endowment: $216.8M
Website: http://www.butler.edu

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Butler University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1855. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 5,108 students, an endowment of $216.8M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1895 · Ranked	67,84

Research Output via OpenAlex

120

h-index

99,572

Citations

5,746

Publications

1,935

i10-index

1,00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butler University's global ranking?

Butler University is ranked #1,895 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #436 position.

When was Butler University founded?

Butler University was founded in 1855, making it 171 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Butler University?

Butler University has a student body of approximately 5,108 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Butler University's research output?

Butler University has produced 5,746 research publications with 99,572 total citations and an h-index of 120, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Butler University's endowment?

Butler University has an endowment of approximately $216.8M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.