Bluffton University
1 University Drive, Bluffton, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Bluffton University
About this school
Bluffton, founded in 1899, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 65-acre campus, with some buildings dating from 1900, is located in Bluffton, 15 miles from Lima.
- www.bluffton.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
76
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:748
- Men:377 (50.4%)
- Women:371 (49.6%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Bluffton University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 3 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 24 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1 University Drive |
City, State, Zip | Bluffton, OH 45817 |
Phone | (419) 358-3257 |
Fax | (419) 358-3232 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | Rank in upper 50% of high school class or minimum ACT score of 19 required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 49% of 1,767 applicants were admitted |
Women | 56% of 641 applicants were admitted |
Men | 45% of 1,126 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 216 (25%) of 863 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 92 (26%) of 358 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 124 (25%) of 505 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.30 |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21 average |18-24 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 3% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 28% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 53% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 17% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $32,766 (68.88533826682925%)
- Room & Board: - $10,800 (22.705293697178657%)
- Other Expences: - $1,400 (2.9432788125972333%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,600 (5.466089223394862%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Bluffton University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline May 1 | Final deadline October 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning November 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003016 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 202 (95.7%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 188 (93.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 188 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 29 (15.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 74% |
Average Award | $26,786 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 187 (99.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $22,692 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 169 (89.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,688 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 19 (10.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 18 (8.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,096 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 614 (91.5%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 575 (93.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 575 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 80 (13.9%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 75% |
Average Award | $27,173 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 572 (99.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $21,925 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 516 (89.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,974 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 51 (8.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 86 (12.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,395 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 83% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $36,796 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 25.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 2.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Religious Affiliation |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,306 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
50
Part-Time Faculty
49
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
34%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 13% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 21% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 10% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 5% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 2% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 50% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 29% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 21% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 50% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 404,610 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 175 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Bluffton University provides hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
67.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
45.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
49.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
51.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (39)
- Accounting
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Economics, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Graphic Design
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Information Technology
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Physics, General
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports Communication
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
- Youth Ministry
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Education, Parks and recreation
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts
Master's Programs of Study (11)
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education--General
- Finance and Banking
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Industrial and Manufacturing Management
- Organizational Management
- Reading Education
- Special Education
- Sports Management
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
4,027
Nearest Metropolitan Area
65 acres
Environment
Small town/city
Campus Size
Dayton
Weather
Temperature | 14.9 average low in January, 79.8 average high in September |
Rain | 135 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 70 mile(s) from campus in Toledo |
Nearest Bus Station | 20 mile(s) from campus in Lima |
Nearest Train Station | 35 mile(s) from campus in Fostoria |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
80% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through senior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
20%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Not available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Beavers |
School Colors | - |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, football, golf, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Bluffton University offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, marbeck center board, multicultural student organization, bluffton education association, fellowship of christian athletes, bluffton university business leaders
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
669
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
748
Women
371
Men
377
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0.5% Asian
- 8.8% Black/African-American
- 3.9% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 80.4% White
- 2.3% Unknown
International Students
1.3% from 8 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
76