Butler University’s Andre B. Lacy School of Business has been recognized as one of the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate business education.

The 2025 Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business Schools rankings—released Monday—ranked Butler’s business school eighth nationally for academic experience. This prestigious ranking underscores the school’s commitment to experiential learning, world-class faculty, and a personalized student experience that prepares graduates for career success.

“This ranking is a testament to what makes Butler’s Lacy School of Business truly exceptional. Our students are not just learning in the classroom—they are engaging with industry leaders, securing competitive internships, and benefiting from dedicated faculty mentors who invest in their success,” said Butler University President James Danko. “Our faculty, experiential-focused curriculum, and hands-on approach in the Lacy School of Business delivers an educational experience that goes beyond theory to ensure students graduate ready to lead.”

A Top-Tier Business Education That Puts Students First

The Academic Experience category in Poets&Quants’ rankings measures faculty quality, mentorship, hands-on learning, career preparedness, and alumni feedback. Unlike traditional rankings, which focus heavily on admissions selectivity, this metric directly reflects the student experience and the value of a Lacy School of Business education.

The Lacy School of Business distinguishes itself by providing:

• Dedicated Faculty and Career Mentors for Every Student: Butler’s student-centered approach ensures that faculty are deeply engaged in mentoring and teaching. Professors bring real-world business experience into the classroom and serve as personal career advisors. Every student is also paired with a professional executive mentor to provide guidance, industry connections, and career coaching throughout their academic journey.

• Signature Business Experiences: From day one, students at the Lacy School of Business are immersed in experiential learning. Programs like the First-Year Business Experience and the Real Business Experience give students the opportunity to start and run real businesses, work with real clients, and develop entrepreneurial skills. In their last two years, students will have the opportunity to serve as C-suite officers, investment analysts, fulfillment center managers, enterprise risk advisors, and business creation entrepreneurs in Lacy School of Business affiliated and supported entities.

• Industry-Leading Career Placement: All Lacy School of Business students complete at least two internships, and many receive more than one full-time job offer before graduation—often at leading Fortune 500 companies such as Eli Lilly, Deloitte, Roche, and Salesforce. Ninety-eight percent of graduates are employed six months following graduation. The Lacy School of Business’ national alumni network and strong corporate partnerships with top employers ensure that students gain meaningful, hands-on professional experiences leading to high-quality career placements.

Setting Butler Apart from the Competition

Poets&Quants prioritizes the quality of education, student satisfaction, and career readiness—an approach that highlights Lacy School of Business’ strengths in mentorship, experiential learning, and job placement.

“At the Lacy School of Business, our mission is clear—we prepare students for success in both life and business through mentorship, hands-on learning, and career preparation,” said Lacy School of Business Dean Craig Caldwell. “This ranking reflects the transformative experiences that distinguish Butler from other schools. Our students don’t just learn about business; they experience it firsthand, uniquely preparing them for long-term career success.”

A Nationally Recognized Business School That Delivers Superior Results

Butler University’s Andre B. Lacy School of Business is nationally recognized and delivers superior results. Its distinction is driven by an uncommon commitment to provide individualized faculty and career mentorship, integrate signature business experiences across the curriculum, and deliver industry leading career placement. The Lacy School of Business is AACSB-accredited, placing it among the top business schools in the world.

For more information about the Lacy School of Business and its top-ranked academic programs, visit butler.edu/lsb.