Butler University is the No. 1 Regional University in the Midwest for the sixth year in a row, according to 2024 US News & World Report The ranking of best colleges was released today.
Butler was also ranked the No. 1 most innovative school in the Midwest for the ninth year in a row and No. 1 for undergraduate teaching for the third year in a row. Rankings in both of these categories are based on peer review surveys sent to university presidents, professors and deans of admissions.
“This recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our faculty, staff and students who tirelessly strive for excellence in education,” said Butler University President James Danko. “At Butler, we are committed to fostering a transformative learning environment that empowers our students to become the compassionate, innovative and engaged leaders of tomorrow. I want to thank the entire Butler community for their collective efforts to achieve this remarkable milestone.”
In addition to its strong position among Midwest Regional Universities, Butler also ranked highly nationally in two key areas identified by US news as critical to providing students with the best possible undergraduate experience: First-Year Experiences (tied for No. 16) and Study Abroad Opportunities (tied for No. 28). Butler moved up nine spots from last year in Study Abroad's national rankings.
The US news The First-Year Experiences category recognizes schools that have developed ways to help new students feel connected well beyond orientation week, as required for Butler First Year Seminarwhich introduces students to the practice of dealing with complex and unfamiliar ideas.
The Study Abroad category highlights universities that allow students to complete a significant amount of credit hours outside of the United States, immersing themselves in new cultures. More than 40 percent of Butler University students study abroad before graduation. Butler offers more than 300 study abroad programs in more than 50 countries. Over the past 10 years, course abroad offerings have grown nearly sevenfold, including the Butler Asia Internship Program, which has been generously supported by more than $1 million in grants from the Freeman Foundation.
In addition to the No.1 ranking from US News & World ReportButler was recognized last month as one of the nation's top universities by both The Princeton Review and The Wall Street Journal.
Butler University is now accepting applications for enrollment for the fall semester of 2024. High school seniors can begin the application process at butler.edu/admission.
