Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Bluffton University is 96.29% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.23%. 588 men and 512 women applied to Bluffton and 561 men and 499 women students were accepted.
5 applicants who has another gender applied and 4 were accepted.
Among them, 87 men and 75 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Bluffton.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,105 | 588 | 512 | 5 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,064 | 561 | 499 | 4 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 162 | 87 | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 96.29% | 95.41% | 97.46% | 80.00% | - |
| Yield | 15.23% | 15.51% | 15.03% | 0.00% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 4 students (3% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 23 students (14%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Bluffton.
The median ACT composite score is 18 with 75th percentile score of 19 and 25th percentile score of 15 at Bluffton. The median ACT math score is 16 and the ACT English score is 15.
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 16 | 18 |
| ACT English | 12 | 15 | 18 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Bluffton. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Bluffton University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Bluffton.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.bluffton.edu/admission |
| Online Application | www.bluffton.edu/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master |