More selective than 66% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
63% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 7% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Bluffton University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Bluffton University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Bluffton University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 430 | 550 |
| SAT math | 430 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 22 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 860 | 1130 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Bluffton University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 67% | 430–550 | 430–580 | 16–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 61% | 480–560 | 440–570 | 17–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Bluffton University compared with other Ohio colleges?
Bluffton University has the 22nd-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Ohio State University | 61% | 88% | $17,339 |
| 19 | Cleveland Institute of Art | 61% | 58% | $29,208 |
| 20 | Cedarville University | 65% | 73% | $24,468 |
| 21 | University of Dayton | 65% | 80% | $29,533 |
| 22 | Bluffton University | 67% | 53% | $19,943 |
| 23 | Columbus College of Art & Design | 68% | 56% | $29,439 |
| 24 | Capital University | 70% | 60% | $22,576 |
| 25 | Lake Erie College | 70% | 38% | $20,961 |
| 26 | Walsh University | 71% | 59% | $20,493 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at Bluffton University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Bluffton University admissions questions
What is the Bluffton University acceptance rate?
Bluffton University accepts 67% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,757 of 2,873 applicants were admitted.
Does Bluffton University require the SAT or ACT?
Bluffton University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 63% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Bluffton University?
The middle 50% of Bluffton University enrolled first-year students scored 860–1130 on the SAT and 16–22 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Bluffton University?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (190 of 1,757).
Is Bluffton University getting harder to get into?
Bluffton University accepted 67% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 61% for Fall 2023.
Is Bluffton University the right fit for your family?
Get a free report comparing Bluffton University with up to 4 other schools on what you'd actually pay, what graduates in your major earn, and how each fits your priorities.
Build my free reportCheck my chances of getting inWe never share your contact information.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Bluffton University overview