Bluffton, OH
Roughly 61 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 55% to 61% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,770 | 973 | 231 | 55% |
| 2020 | 1,504 | 910 | 195 | 61% |
| 2021 | 1,362 | 1,320 | 242 | 97% |
| 2022 | 1,105 | 1,064 | 162 | 96% |
| 2023 | 2,873 | 1,757 | 190 | 61% |
Fall 2023 applicants
461 of 623 women and 1,296 of 2,250 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Bluffton University has an acceptance rate of 61% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,757 of 2,873 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 61 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
2,873 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 190 enrolled.
No. Bluffton University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 55% to 61% — it has become less selective.