About Bluffton University

Founded in 1899, Bluffton University. is a Private college. Located in Ohio, which is a city setting in Ohio, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 865 full time undergraduate students, and 87 full time graduate students.

The Bluffton University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 58 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Bluffton University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate49%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range19-24

Admissions at are considered More Selective, with ,15% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 14 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

76% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 42% were in the top quarter, and 16% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Bluffton University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
63%
“We know about current events and vote”
25%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
13%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
13%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
63%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
71%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
63%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
25%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
13%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
25%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
63%
“We know about current events and vote”
25%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
13%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
13%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
63%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
71%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
63%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
25%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
13%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
25%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    32 Students rated on-campus housing 4 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    18 Students rated off-campus housing 1.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    32 Students rated campus food 2.8 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    33 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    33 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 76 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    33 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    33 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    33 Students rated academics 4 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.

Bluffton University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Bluffton University?

12 Students rated Bluffton University

evan - 12/10/2020

Great university especially if you’re looking to continue your athletic career! Many things to do on campus you should never be bored. Frequent games and activities. Small school you get to know everyone and it’s really nice seeing familiar faces everyday!

Salamatu - 03/31/2020

I love the university so much and had so many doubts and negative things to say about it at first. In the beginning, all I did was judge it based on comments about it being small, being in the middle of. nowhere, and it being a D3 school in athletics. It all changed once I came in contact with my future Bluffton coach Kevin. I was encouraged to visit the campus so I did and it changed my entire perspective. The campus was very diverse and I was worried before because google basically stated that it wasn't. The campus was beautiful and everyone was so friendly. The athletic facilities were nice as well. The nature around and within the school made the campus even better because it made me feel comfortable and free regardless of how small the campus actually is.

Olivia - 03/01/2020

If you know what to expect Bluffton is a great college. It is smaller which means more student to teacher ratio and closer group. It is Christian in spirit but in practice, it is very postmodern, which can be annoying. It is also very open to conversation, but if your conservative be careful.

Whytni - 01/15/2020

I love Bluffton, It is a small Liberal Art's University located in the village of Bluffton, Ohio. We are a private university, so class sizes are relatively small and I always have an opportunity to work with professors one on one. Everyone is very friendly, and involved in many community volunteer activities. I feel like I belong here, and actually really enjoy coming to class everyday.

Bluffton University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Bluffton University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Bluffton University is 49%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Picking the right college is one of the toughest decisions to make in life. With my experiences I have learned that sometimes you may think you know what you want from a school, but the school that is right for you can be totally different than you expected. Bluffton University was not at all my first choice, I attended it because of financial reasons, but I quickly realized how right it was for me! If your having a tough time with your decision, don't stress out about it. I believe that a good school depends on the friends you make. Sure the quality of your education is important, but if you don't find a "family" away from home then your experiences won't be as good as they can be!

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A great school that provides students every oportunity to succede as long as they do their part

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  4. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    It has a very unique criminal justice degree. It teaches restorative justice, which is unlike any other college in this area. It will help you get a job over people who have the plain old retributive justice take to criminal justice.

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I whish I had known that there were so many poeple who are willing to help new students. I would not have been so nervous if I had known people were so accepting.

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  6. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    When I tell my friends about the school I attend I brag about the small classes, interaction with professors, and how everyone knows everyone.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    After a little while, you get kind of tired of the food...

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  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Students who seek a school that is more of a community of students and faculty and staff rather than just a school where students are a number. Bluffton is intent on building long-lasting connections. When you are walking around campus you often greet one another with a smile or a wave and saying "Hi, How are you?". That's how much of a community Bluffton is.

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  9. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are very nice and helpful. If you have about anything at all you can ask anyone on campus and they will be glad to answer your questions.

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  10. What's unique about your campus?

    What I love about Bluffton is the 'at home' feeling I have being here. When you pass by a student or even a fuculty member, there is always an exchange of smiles or each says a polite 'hello.' The campus is small and also very beautiful. The size allows for you to recognize almost everyone you see. I am also involved in althletics while I attend Bluffton and the student support and love for sports is an awesome quality that I love. I have only been here for a semester and i know that Bluffton was a great decision!

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  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The class sizes are small and teachers are very friendly and open to questions and comments. We have a honor system which puts alot of responsiblilty on the students. this requires the students to be very honest because teachers are not allowed to be present during an exam or test and when we finish the exam we sign a pledge stating that we did not give or receive help on the exam. the environment is very friendly and the people are very nice.

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  12. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    non open minded, people who like frat party or like to drink or smoke on campus

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The fact that there is hardly anything to do around campus on the weekends, the lack of extracurricular activities, and the FOOD. I feel like we have petitioned to try and change the food service multiple times, and it has never improved. Yikes! That's probably what frustrates me the most, other than having to work extra hard to entertain ourselves on the weekends!

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Student Body

Students

50%

female

50%

male

865

Total Undergrad Enrollment

87

Total Grad Students

15%

Out-Of-State

85%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

40

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

59%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
6%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
83%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Bluffton University receive some sort of financial aid. 47% were awarded federal grants. While 81% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$30,762

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,400

Books and Supplies

$9,890

Room and Board

42,052

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$24,445
$30 - $48K
$22,576
$48 - $75K
$21,745
$75 - $110K
$25,794
$110K & UP
$28,984

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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