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Location & Contact
Address
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817
United States
Bluffton, OH 45817
United States
Contact
Ms. Emily Warner
Admissions Operation Manager
Email: admissions@bluffton.edu
Phone: 419-358-3255
Fax: 419-358-3081
Admissions Operation Manager
Email: admissions@bluffton.edu
Phone: 419-358-3255
Fax: 419-358-3081
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,873
Applied
1,757
Accepted
602
Enrolled
Female Admissions
623
Females Applied
461
Females Accepted
74%
Male Admissions
2,250
Males Applied
1,296
Males Accepted
58%
Applying
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.3 One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Required for some programs | |
| Recommended |
Interview |
| Other requirements: | Rank in upper 50% of high school class or minimum ACT score of 19 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | May 1st | Not reported | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
36,562
Private
Fees
1,000
Full-time student fees
12,220
Room & board
6,016
Room only
Financial Aid
32,162
Avg. Financial Aid Package
33,744
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
23,504
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,964
Avg. Loan Aid
20,998
Avg. Grant Aid
27,903
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
83.4%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
21%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
602
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
14%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.77% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13.41% |
| White or Caucasian | 72.73% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.15% |
| Asian | 0.46% |
| Two or more races | 2.62% |
| Other | 5.08% |
Gender
Male (57.31%)
Female (42.69%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 89% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Dam Jam, Cabaret for a Cause and Riley Creek Festival
Dam Jam, Cabaret for a Cause and Riley Creek Festival
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Marbeck Center Board, Multicultural Student Organization, Bluffton Education Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Bluffton University Business Leaders
Marbeck Center Board, Multicultural Student Organization, Bluffton Education Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Bluffton University Business Leaders
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
night security guards
night security guards
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | | Division 3 | No |
| Bowling | | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 3 | No |
| Football | | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | | Division 3 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | | No | No |
| Track And Field | | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | No | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | Division 3 | No |
| Bowling | | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | | Division 3 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | | No | No |
| Track And Field | | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | No |
| Volleyball | | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
97
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 42
Part-time - 55
Male - 46
Female - 51
Bluffton University