Bluffton University

Bluffton, OH · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

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Bluffton University reported a 61.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Bluffton University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Bluffton, OH, with an SAT reference of 960 and an ACT reference of 18. The historical average net price is $19,943 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

61.2%

2,873 applicants

SAT reference

960

Combined score

ACT reference

18

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$19,943

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Bluffton University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)9209601130
ACT (composite, 1–36)171823

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

51.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

59.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

582

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Bluffton University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,363
$30,001 – $48,000$16,689
$48,001 – $75,000$18,469
$75,001 – $110,000$21,233
$110,000+$26,321

Top Majors at Bluffton University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Education20
Business, Management & Marketing18
Parks, Recreation & Fitness16
Health Professions9
Family & Consumer Sciences5
Biological & Biomedical Sciences5
Psychology5
Visual & Performing Arts5
Communication & Journalism4
Mathematics & Statistics3

Financial Aid at Bluffton University

About Bluffton University

Official website: https://www.bluffton.edu/

Admissions: https://www.bluffton.edu/admission

Frequently Asked Questions About Bluffton University

What is the acceptance rate at Bluffton University?

Bluffton University reported a 61% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,873. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Bluffton University?

The historical 61% acceptance rate suggests Bluffton University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Bluffton University?

The imported historical records for Bluffton University include an SAT reference value of 960 and an ACT reference value of 18. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Bluffton University?

The stored historical average net price at Bluffton University is $19,943 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $29,291 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Bluffton University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Bluffton University is 51%. its stored first-year retention rate is 60%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Bluffton University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-flexible. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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