Butler College (1905–1972) was an American co-educational black school in Tyler, Texas.

However some sources state it was originally named the East Texas Baptist Academy.

[6] The school introduced junior college-level courses in 1924, and the name was changed to Butler College following the death of its first president, Rev.

[4] In 1934 during the Great Depression, the Texas Baptist Conference became a co-sponsor of the college (gaining them financial support), with the East Texas Baptist Association owning and operating Butler College.

[5] A few years after World War II, in 1951 Butler became a four-year senior college.