Poets&Quants Top Business Schools

Andre B. Lacy School Of Business At Butler University

#48

Contact Georgina Hannah with any questions. Profile updated: March 24, 2025.

Contact Information

Location:
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Admissions Office:
317-940-9221

Tuition & Fees In-State: $190,240*

Average Salary: $64,290

Graduates With Jobs 90 Days After Graduation: 99%

International: 2%

Minority: 29%

First generation college students: 15%

Acceptance Rate: 88%

Average SAT: 1,245

Average GPA: 3.8

HS Class Top Ten: 37%**

*The total cost of the degree over four years for the most recent graduating class inclusive of school fees, room, board, or living expenses.

** HS Class Top Ten is the percent of the student population that graduated high school in the top ten percent of their class.

*** Please note that these statistics are provided for the business school major only whenever possible. If a school does not track these statistics separately, then the university-wide statistics are provided.

The Andre B. Lacy School of Business at Butler University ranked No. 48 in Poets&Quants‘ 2025 Best Undergraduate Business Programs in the U.S. In our three methodological categories, Lacy ranked 77th in Admission Standards, 36th in Career Outcomes, and 8th in Academic Experience, based solely on our alumni survey.

The B-school’s acceptance rate for the fall 2024 incoming class was 88.3%. The class reported an average SAT score of 1245 and a six-year graduation rate of 77.96%.​

In career data, 100% of both the Class of 2024 and Class of 2023 graduates completed at least one business-specific internship before graduation. Some 99.42% of 2024 grads found jobs within three months, compared to 97.53% of 2023 grads.​

The average salary for the most recent graduates was $64,290, with 20% reporting an average signing bonus of $4,500. Top employers include Lilly, Crowe LLP, Charles Schwab, Indiana Farm Bureau, Butler University, Northern Trust, Roche, Stryker, Salesforce, and ADP.​

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 and Innovation, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Risk Management and 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. The curriculum includes two business experience courses, two internship courses, and an experiential career development course, ensuring students engage in solving complex, real-world problems throughout their academic journey. Elective courses further enhance this experiential focus; for example, the student-managed investment fund has outperformed the Board of Trustees’ investment advisor’s returns. Additionally, extracurricular opportunities such as operating student-run businesses—a coffee shop and a thrift shop—participating in business treks to cities like Wall Street, Chicago, and Detroit, and engaging in global business experiences enrich the student experience.

CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTS

In response to evolving industry demands, the Lacy School has introduced several innovative changes in the past three years including adding a new major in Supply Chain with concentrations in analytics and operations to address the growing need for professionals skilled in these areas. ​

The school is also adding an International Business degree, set to launch in 2027. It will follow the Minerva model, incorporating rotations through several global locations to provide students with a comprehensive international perspective.​

The Lacy curriculum has been designed to layer experiential learning across various courses. For instance, students in the Real Business Experience course develop, source, and market a product within a semester, collaborating with peers from risk management, supply chain, and e-commerce courses. This interdisciplinary approach allows students to gain meaningful, hands-on experiences. Additionally, Real Business Experience students work with the Innovation Lab and the Central Indiana Small Business Development Corporation housed within the school, further bridging academic concepts with practical application.

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.”