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Bluffton University

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Bluffton, OH
  • 0 reviews
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Overview

Total enrollment

646
Bluffton University overview
  • Location Bluffton, Ohio
  • Website bluffton.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Distant Town
  • Religious Affiliation Mennonite Church
Bluffton University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in the rural village of Bluffton, Ohio, approximately 60 miles south of Toledo, Bluffton University is a private Mennonite-affiliated liberal arts institution established in 1899. The 65-acre main campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings centered around a traditional collegiate quad, with the Little Riley Creek running through the grounds. The university maintains selective admission standards and is known for its programs in education, business, and social work, while also offering distinctive majors in dietetics and food and nutrition. Bluffton provides traditional residential housing for students in six residence halls, and its athletic programs compete in NCAA Division III as the Beavers within the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Bluffton University is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    6 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Bluffton University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 860/1130
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/22
  • GPA 3.26

Acceptance Rate

67.2%
Bluffton University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 9%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,362
Costs for Bluffton University
Fee Cost
Tuition $37,362
Books and Supplies $1,600
Other Fees $800
Room and Board $12,220
Budget for Other Expenses $2,750
Total One Year Cost $54,732
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

59% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Bluffton University are Business, Education, and Human Services. 41% of students major in Business, 16% in Education, and 9% in Human Services.

  • Business 41%
  • Education 16%
  • Human Services 9%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 5%
  • Work and Family Studies 4%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201371.

GPA calculator: Bluffton University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026