Founded in 1899, Bluffton University. is a Private college. Located in Ohio, which is a city setting in Ohio, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 865 full time undergraduate students, and 87 full time graduate students.
The Bluffton University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 58 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Bluffton University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
49%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
ACT Range
19-24
Admissions at are considered More Selective, with ,15% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 14 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
76% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 42% were in the top quarter, and 16% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Bluffton University.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
63%
“We know about current events and vote”
25%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
13%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
13%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
63%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
71%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
63%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
25%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
13%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
25%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
63%
“We know about current events and vote”
25%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
13%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
13%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
63%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
71%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
63%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
32 Students rated on-campus housing 4 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
18 Students rated off-campus housing 1.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
32 Students rated campus food 2.8 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
33 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
33 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 76 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
33 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
33 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
33 Students rated academics 4 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.
Bluffton University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Bluffton University?
13 Students rated Bluffton University
Marquez
Prospective04/15/2025
great
evan
12/10/2020
Great university especially if you’re looking to continue your athletic career! Many things to do on campus you should never be bored. Frequent games and activities. Small school you get to know everyone and it’s really nice seeing familiar faces everyday!
Salamatu
03/31/2020
I love the university so much and had so many doubts and negative things to say about it at first. In the beginning, all I did was judge it based on comments about it being small, being in the middle of. nowhere, and it being a D3 school in athletics. It all changed once I came in contact with my future Bluffton coach Kevin. I was encouraged to visit the campus so I did and it changed my entire perspective. The campus was very diverse and I was worried before because google basically stated that it wasn't. The campus was beautiful and everyone was so friendly. The athletic facilities were nice as well. The nature around and within the school made the campus even better because it made me feel comfortable and free regardless of how small the campus actually is.
Olivia
03/01/2020
If you know what to expect Bluffton is a great college. It is smaller which means more student to teacher ratio and closer group. It is Christian in spirit but in practice, it is very postmodern, which can be annoying. It is also very open to conversation, but if your conservative be careful.
Whytni
01/15/2020
I love Bluffton, It is a small Liberal Art's University located in the village of Bluffton, Ohio. We are a private university, so class sizes are relatively small and I always have an opportunity to work with professors one on one. Everyone is very friendly, and involved in many community volunteer activities. I feel like I belong here, and actually really enjoy coming to class everyday.
Alex
01/18/2019
At first glance, I thought that Bluffton was going to be your typical rural college, full of people that would judge and hate me. But my very first visit proved me wrong. Bluffton is full of students who are active in various communities and there is a real sense of home on campus. The music department specifically has provided me with a family where I can be myself and pursue my education.
Kai
11/18/2018
It's honestly the first place in a good while where I have felt like I belong. Classes are pretty diverse, though there isn't a huge selection. As a black student, I feel like the school isn't as diverse as it could be, for black and other ethnicities, but our community is pretty nice and we have each other's backs. My personal struggle is the financial aspect. There aren't many scholarships provided by the school. They have some, but not many. There are also definitely people that don't want to see me succeed here but I rarely hear from them and my friends heavily outnumber them (I got like 3 friends but they count as 15). I love it here so far.
Parker
09/14/2018
This place is horrible. I went for one semester and it made me hate college. Super expensive. Their sports teams almost unanimously suck. In the entire semester there, I felt like I learned absolutely nothing while maintaining a 3.5 GPA. I don’t know why people go there.
Brianna
02/20/2018
Bluffton University has always been my number one pick, because it's in my hometown (which is beautiful), and is small. Being a private school does make it a little more expensive than other Universities, but it is easy to get to know your professors because class sizes are small.
KAYLIE
02/09/2018
Go Beavers!! I cannot say enough good things about Bluffton University. From the campus to the surrounding community it is fantastic. From the moment I stepped on campus I knew this is where I wanted to go to college. It felt like home. Bluffton University has the perfect size campus. You can walk or ride a bike anywhere in a matter of minutes. The athletic program here is amazing as well. There is plenty of variety for everyone. With Bluffton being the smaller school that it is, most students attend the games to cheer them on! There is also great diversity at Bluffton. I believe everyone feels like they have a place and they can be comfortable with who they are. I have met so many great friends here that I now consider my family. I'm obviously partial to Bluffton University but I can't think of a better place to continue my education.
Loagan
06/23/2017
Small class sizes
Professors are almost always accessible
Food is good but can have some improvements made
Sense of community among students, faculty, staff, and members from the town
Main street Bluffton has a number of small businesses that the students can visit
-a few with discounts if a student shows their campus ID
RICARDO
02/26/2017
Bluffton has many wonderful and caring people which brings out the strength of a small college. Need help? Can found help all over campus.
Even though the small part has it flaws, yet it is safer than most other colleges.
Takayla
01/13/2017
Bluffton is amazing! There is such a loving community here and the people are the best! The professors always have an open ear wether to help with classes or if you just need someone to talk to. The class sizes are pretty small so you get a lot of attention from the professors. I'm very thankful to be here!
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Bluffton University is 49%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Picking the right college is one of the toughest decisions to make in life. With my experiences I have learned that sometimes you may think you know what you want from a school, but the school that is right for you can be totally different than you expected. Bluffton University was not at all my first choice, I attended it because of financial reasons, but I quickly realized how right it was for me! If your having a tough time with your decision, don't stress out about it. I believe that a good school depends on the friends you make. Sure the quality of your education is important, but if you don't find a "family" away from home then your experiences won't be as good as they can be!
It has a very unique criminal justice degree. It teaches restorative justice, which is unlike any other college in this area. It will help you get a job over people who have the plain old retributive justice take to criminal justice.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I whish I had known that there were so many poeple who are willing to help new students. I would not have been so nervous if I had known people were so accepting.
Students who seek a school that is more of a community of students and faculty and staff rather than just a school where students are a number. Bluffton is intent on building long-lasting connections. When you are walking around campus you often greet one another with a smile or a wave and saying "Hi, How are you?". That's how much of a community Bluffton is.
My classmates are very nice and helpful. If you have about anything at all you can ask anyone on campus and they will be glad to answer your questions.
What I love about Bluffton is the 'at home' feeling I have being here. When you pass by a student or even a fuculty member, there is always an exchange of smiles or each says a polite 'hello.' The campus is small and also very beautiful. The size allows for you to recognize almost everyone you see. I am also involved in althletics while I attend Bluffton and the student support and love for sports is an awesome quality that I love. I have only been here for a semester and i know that Bluffton was a great decision!
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
The class sizes are small and teachers are very friendly and open to questions and comments. We have a honor system which puts alot of responsiblilty on the students. this requires the students to be very honest because teachers are not allowed to be present during an exam or test and when we finish the exam we sign a pledge stating that we did not give or receive help on the exam. the environment is very friendly and the people are very nice.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The fact that there is hardly anything to do around campus on the weekends, the lack of extracurricular activities, and the FOOD. I feel like we have petitioned to try and change the food service multiple times, and it has never improved. Yikes! That's probably what frustrates me the most, other than having to work extra hard to entertain ourselves on the weekends!
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Bluffton University receive some sort of financial aid.
47% were awarded federal grants.81%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
