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Bluffton University Trade Programs

Bluffton University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bluffton, OH. A Distant Rural Area offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Bluffton University?

Contact information for Bluffton University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 University Drive, Bluffton, OH 45817-2104
Phone:	4193583000
Website:	www.bluffton.edu/
Admissions:	www.bluffton.edu/admission
Financial Aid:	www.bluffton.edu/admission/financialaid

How Do I Get Into Bluffton University?

You can apply to Bluffton University online at: www.bluffton.edu/apply

Bluffton University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Bluffton University

These are the things Bluffton University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Bluffton University?

Bluffton University has an acceptance rate of 67%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 9% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

14% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 63% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Bluffton University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 430 and 550. Math scores were between 430 and 580.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 860 to 1130. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Bluffton University ranged between 16 and 22.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Bluffton University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,414	1,507	62%
Women	713	596	84%

Can I Afford Bluffton University?

The average net price after aid at Bluffton University is $17,430. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$36,562
In-State Fees	$800
Out-of-State Tuition	$36,562
Out-of-State Fees	$800
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$37,362
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$37,362

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 32% of students at Bluffton University receive some form of financial aid (190 students).

Nearly 98% of students at Bluffton University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $29,824 per student.

45% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,008.

Student Loan Debt

77% of Bluffton University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,978 per year.

Bluffton University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 114 students enrolled at Bluffton University, all undergraduate. Bluffton University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 595 undergraduate students at Bluffton University, approximately 58% are male and 42% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bluffton University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	112
Hispanic	20
White	371
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	17
Non-Resident	8

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Bluffton University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	110
Georgia	20
Indiana	15
Michigan	10
Tennessee	7

Additionally, approximately 1.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Bluffton University

Bluffton University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

21 undergraduate students at Bluffton University took at least one online class.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Bluffton University

Bluffton University offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Bluffton University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.