Bluffton University was established in 1899 by the Mennonites of the General Conference Mennonite Church. The university is located in Bluffton, Ohio and is affiliated with the Mennonite Church USA. The mission of Bluffton University has always been to provide an education that prepares students for lives of service and leadership in a global society. Throughout its history, Bluffton has remained true to its commitment to faith-based learning, academic excellence, and community engagement.
In the early years, Bluffton was a small liberal arts college offering courses in business, science and humanities. By the 1950s, it had expanded its programs to include more than 30 major areas of study such as nursing, education and social work. In recent years, Bluffton has added additional programs such as engineering, computer science and public health. It also now offers several online degree programs for those who are unable or prefer not to attend traditional on-campus classes. The university has also become increasingly diverse over time with students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries attending the school. As a result of this diversity and its commitment to academic excellence, it has become one of the most highly ranked regional liberal arts colleges in Ohio by U.S News & World Report magazine for 2019-2020 rankings.
Bluffton University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Bluffton University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Bluffton University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Bluffton University has an acceptance rate of 68%, making it one of the more accessible universities in the area. The average GPA for accepted students is 3.45, and the average SAT score is 1170. The university also looks at a variety of other factors when making admissions decisions, including extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation. Bluffton University also takes into consideration any special talents or skills a student may possess, such as artistic or athletic abilities. Furthermore, Bluffton University is committed to providing financial aid to those who need it most, offering generous scholarships and grants to students from all backgrounds. With an active alumni network and diverse student body, Bluffton University provides an ideal environment for learning and personal growth.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 61% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 61% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 1,794 |
| Female applicants | 706 |
| Male applicants | 1,088 |
| Applicants accepted | 1,097 |
| Female applicants accepted | 489 |
| Male applicants accepted | 608 |
| Freshman enrollment | 219 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 91 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 128 |
| Early decision applicants | N/A |
| Early decision applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | N/A |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | No |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 93% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 99% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.2 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | 2.7-3.7 |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 13% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 514 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 440-610 |
| SAT Math average score | 518 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 410-590 |
| SAT Writing average score | N/A |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 93% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 21 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 18-24 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | 17-24 |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | 16-24 |