The Andre B. Lacy School of Business at Butler University ranked No. 51 in Poets&Quants’ 2026 Best Undergraduate Business Programs in the U.S. In our three methodological categories, Lacy ranked 87th in Admission Standards, 29th in Career Outcomes, and 23rd in Academic Experience, based solely on our alumni survey.
The B-school’s acceptance rate for the most recent incoming class was 88.1%. The class reported an average SAT score of 1256 and a six-year graduation rate of 77%.
In career data, 100% of both the Class of 2025 and the Class of 2024 graduates completed at least one business-specific internship before graduation. Some 98.58% of 2025 grads found jobs within three months, compared to 99.06% of 2024 grads.
The average salary for the most recent graduates was $64,213, with 10.6% reporting an average signing bonus of $4,007. Top employers include The MJ Companies, Shepherd Insurance LLC, JPMorgan Chase, Valeo Financial Advisors, NFP, Enterprise Mobility, AES Restaurant Group LLC, Johnson & Johnson, EY, and RSM US LLP.
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM
The Lacy School of Business offers a robust curriculum that integrates experiential learning from the outset. Students can pursue majors in Accounting, Business Technology and Analytics, Economics, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Risk Management & Insurance, and Supply Chain. This diverse array of programs ensures that students can tailor their education to align with their career aspirations.
A hallmark of the Lacy School’s approach is its emphasis on practical experience. All business students complete two internships for academic credit, and Butler builds that hands-on model into the core through First-Year Business Experience, Real Business Experience, and a structured four-year career development program with a personal career mentor.
Additionally, extracurricular and co-curricular opportunities such as student-run ventures, the student-managed investment fund, and career treks to places like Wall Street, Detroit, and Chicago give students more chances to test classroom learning in live business settings.
CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTS
In response to evolving industry demands, the Lacy School launched its Supply Chain major in fall 2025, giving students a program that pairs analytics with supply chain management in one of the nation’s key logistics hubs.
The school’s global offerings have also expanded. International Business is now a listed undergraduate major, and Butler has also introduced Butler Overseas, a three-year program spanning six continents in which students can earn a degree in International Business. Those updates sit alongside continued investment in Butler’s signature experiential model, including refreshed entrepreneurship programming and internship coursework.
ALUMNI SAY
“We took a class called Real Business Experience where we created our own business and sold real products throughout the semester. This course taught me valuable real-world lessons including problem-solving, collaboration, business management, leadership, and many more skills.”
“I participated in a three-week course called Leadership London in which we were living in London, taking a class, and touring the city for leadership-oriented excursions. Beyond the classroom, I learned a lot about independence and confidence in navigating a new city.”
“I cannot recommend Butler’s Business School enough. It was an outstanding experience that I will be forever grateful for.”
“My mentor, Ed, helped me a lot with personal development and showed me the soft skills needed to succeed in the real world. What I can say is the people in the Butler community truly care about you as a person and your success after graduation.”
