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Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH · Private nonprofit · Distant rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 67%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,315
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings
- $53,346
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Bluffton University is a private nonprofit college in Bluffton, OH with 582 undergraduates. It admits 67% of applicants, and admitted students average 976 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,315 per year ($19,463 for families earning under $30,000). 53% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,346 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 67%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,873
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,757
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 11%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing430–550
200800
SAT Math430–580
200800
ACT Composite16–22
136
What Bluffton University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $53,337
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $38,690
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,463
- $30–48k$19,761
- $48–75k$19,398
- $75–110k$23,627
- $110k+$23,540
Get a personal estimate with Bluffton University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Freshman retention
- 60%
- Median earnings
- $53,346
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 582
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 48%
- White63%
- Hispanic3%
- Black19%
- Asian1%
Bluffton University FAQ
What is Bluffton University's acceptance rate?+
Bluffton University admits 67% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Bluffton University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 430–550 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–580 on SAT Math; the average total is 976.
What ACT score do you need for Bluffton University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–22.
Is Bluffton University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Bluffton University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,873 students applied to Bluffton University and 1,757 were admitted; 190 enrolled.
Does Bluffton University consider legacy status?+
No. Bluffton University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Bluffton University require an essay?+
Bluffton University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Bluffton University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $53,337 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,315.
What is Bluffton University's graduation rate?+
53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 201371 · How we use this data
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