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Bluffton University

Bluffton University is a small, private institution located in Bluffton, oh. Founded in 1899, Bluffton University offers undergraduate degrees in 55 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 3

602 undergraduates

$36,298 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Bluffton University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 61.2%

SAT score average 1020

ACT score average 19

Average high school GPA N/A

Application fee $0.00

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Key deadlines

May

136 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Bluffton University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

10 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Health and Medical Professions

Education and Teaching

Law and Legal Studies

Social Sciences and Psychology

Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences

Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Human Resources Management and Services

Special Education and Teaching

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Education, General

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $36,298

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,866

Books & supplies $1,600

Other expenses $2,750

Cost of attendance* $52,514

Average financial aid package $32,162

Estimated cost $20,352 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $36,298

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,866

Books & supplies $1,600

Other expenses $2,750

Cost of attendance* $52,514

Average financial aid package $32,162

Estimated cost $20,352 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Bluffton University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 602, with gender binary students split 57% male and 43% female.

Total enrollment

678

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

68%

African American %

17%

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Bluffton University, students love their Marbeck Center Board. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

1 University Drive, Bluffton, OH 45817

4193583000

www.bluffton.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Marbeck center board

Multicultural student organization

Bluffton education association

Fellowship of christian athletes

Bluffton university business leaders

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Bluffton University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Bluffton University?

Bluffton University is located in Bluffton, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Bluffton University?

The acceptance rate for Bluffton University is 61%.

What’s the average GPA for Bluffton University?

The average high school GPA for Bluffton University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Bluffton University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Bluffton University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $210,056.

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