The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) is designed to open your mind to new ways of thinking with more than 50 programs in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and interdisciplinary programs. Opportunities to explore a wide range of double and combined majors will allow you to pursue your unique passions and master a diversity of skills and knowledge.
Together with professors in small class settings, you will have the chance to hone your strengths and develop new skills in supportive active learning environments.
With the unwavering support of your faculty mentors, you’ll build professional portfolios through involvement in research, experiential learning, and internship opportunities. You’ll graduate ready to succeed on a path of your choosing with the ability to analyze and organize information, think creatively, clearly communicate ideas, and make values-based decisions.
New Majors in Engineering
• Bioengineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Exploratory Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
Butler’s Engineering program offers four majors—Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Exploratory Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering—all with a strong focus on digital technology and real-world application. You’ll benefit from small class sizes, faculty mentorship, and industry connections in Indianapolis, plus a liberal arts foundation that builds creative, collaborative problem-solvers.
Actuarial Science†
African and Black Studies*
Anthropology†
Anthropology and Psychology
Anthropology and Religious Studies
Anthropology and Sociology
Asian Studies*
Astronomy*
Astronomy and Astrophysics†
Biochemistry†
Bioengineering
Biology†
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry†
Chinese
Classics†
Computer Science†
Criminology†
Criminology and Psychology
Data Science
Economics†
English†
Environmental Studies†
Ethics*
Majors & Minors
Exploratory Engineering
Exploratory Natural Sciences
Exploratory Studies
French†
Geography and Global Studies*
German†
History†
History and Anthropology
History and Classics
History and Political Science
Individualized Major
International Studies†
International Studies and Religious Studies
Mathematics†
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Spanish*
Multilingual
Museum Studies*
Neuroscience
Biological, Computational, Psychological
Peace and Conflict Studies†
Philosophy†
Philosophy and Psychology
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy and Sociology
Physics†
Political Science†
Political Science and Sociology
Psychology
Psychology and Political Science
Public Health
Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Religious Leadership
Religious Studies†
Science, Technology, and Society†
Screenwriting*
Sociology†
Sociology and Criminology
Sociology and Psychology
Software Engineering†
Spanish†
Statistics†
†Three-Year Degree option
*Minor only
By the numbers: CLASS OF 2024 LAS STATS*
FEATURED EMPLOYERS:
ALLISON TRANSMISSION CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS DUKE ENERGY
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY INDYSTAR ROCHE
FEATURED GRADUATE SCHOOLS:
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
“Professors at Butler really care about you and your success. And being a student in LAS means you get to explore lots of different subjects while choosing your own path. I can take a Political Science course one semester and an Anthropology course the next.”
Nikki Foster Indianapolis, Indiana
*Data is collected up to six months postgraduation from sources including students, employers, faculty, staff, parents, and online.
KEY DATES:
Application for admission opens
FAFSA becomes available
Butler Code: 001788
Early Action Deadline
Early Action benefits include full scholarship consideration and an admission decision by December.
Recommended FAFSA filing date
Regular Decision Deadline
Butler’s Priority FAFSA Deadline
Financial aid offer notification begins
National Candidates Reply Date
A $500 enrollment deposit is due to the Office of Admission. This deposit is refundable through May 1.
