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Bluffton University

Bluffton, Ohio · Private · 582 undergrads

Bluffton University admits 67% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Bluffton University?

67% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 860–1130 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

3,128 applied, 2,103 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Bluffton University cost?

$21,315 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $53,337.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$19,463
$30,000–$48,000$19,761
$48,000–$75,000$19,398
$75,000–$110,000$23,627
over $110,000$23,540

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Bluffton University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Bluffton University's fall 2027 rule yet. Bluffton University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Bluffton University's site

What it's like

582
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Rural
Campus setting in Bluffton, OH.
60%
of first-years come back for year two.
47%
finish in four years. 50% within six.
$53.3k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$27k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Bluffton University is on

Most selective in OhioColleges for a 1000 SATColleges for a 900 SAT

Questions people ask

What is Bluffton University's acceptance rate?
67% for fall 2024: 2,103 of 3,128 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Bluffton University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 860 to 1130 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Bluffton University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $19,398 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $53,337.
What is Bluffton University's graduation rate?
50% of students finish within six years and 47% within four (IPEDS).