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Alexis Worl

Professor Alter

STR128 Promotional Writing

03 October 2022

Media Pitch
To: Arika Herron - Indy Star Education Reporter

Subject: Continuing the excellence, Butler University ranked #1 Regional Universities Midwest
for the 5th consecutive year.

Good Afternoon Arika: Butler University, a private college in Indianapolis, is ranked not only as
the #1 Regional Universities Midwest by U.S. World and News Report, but also as the #1 Most
Innovative School in the Midwest, #1 Undergraduate Teaching and the #1 Best College for
Veterans. Having such impressive rankings, Butler attracted nearly 54% of the first-year
students of 2022 from states outside of Indiana.

In addition, Butler University consists of six colleges and has 61 majors, as well as 12 fields of
study. Within these colleges, there is a 99% placement rate upon graduation.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding how Butler continues to keep its
prestigious reputation within academics, career paths and various #1 rankings. More statistics
are provided below for your convenience.

Best,
Alexis Worl
(765) 541-8332
● Butler University has a minimum of 75% of the first-year class return for their
sophomore year.
● Butler University has an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio as well 49.7% of Butler’s classes
contain less than 20 students.
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Butler Univerity Facts Sheet

U.S News and World Report

Rankings
Butler Univerity is world renowned for being a nationally and regionally recognized and
accredited university.
● #1 Regional Midwest University
● #1 Most Innovative School in the Midwest
● #1 Undergraduate Teaching
● #1 Best College for Veterans
● #15 First-year experience
● #37 Study abroad opportunities
● #53 Undergraduate Research

Academics
Butler University not only offers an abundance of classes throughout its six colleges, but it also
offers 61 majors and 12 fields of study. Within Butler's academics, there are key components that
aid in students' success:
● 11:1 Student-Faculty ratio
● 99% job placement rate
● 51% of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid
● 49.7% of classes with fewer than 20 students

Extracurricular
Butler University harbors many different extracurricular activities for students for diverse
students to enjoy.
● Greek life- seven Fraternities and seven sororities
● Student Government Association
● Butler University Special Olympics
● Diversity Programming Council
● Butler for Universal Design
● Leading Women of Tomorrow
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