Admissions Overview
The admission process at Bluffton University has a 61% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Bluffton University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
61%
Moderately Selective
Application Volume
2,873
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
11%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Bluffton University has a 61% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Bluffton University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Personal Statement/Essay
Not ConsideredLegacy Status
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Bluffton University. About 63% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 920 to 1,130. Additionally, about 7% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 17 to 23.
SAT Scores
63% of students submitted400
1600
920 – 1130
200
800
480 – 560
200
800
440 – 570
ACT Scores
7% of students submitted1
36
17 – 23
1
36
15 – 22
1
36
17 – 22
Admission Statistics
2,873 students applied to BLUFFTON. Of those, 61% were accepted (1,757 students). Of these 1,757 accepted students, 190 chose to enroll.
2,873
Total Applicants
1,757
Students Admitted
190
Students Enrolled
61%
Acceptance Rate