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Bluffton University

Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817

Official telephone: (419) 358-3000
Fax number: (419) 358-3232
Website: https://www.bluffton.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 419 488-3257 3257
800 488-3257 3257 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some
Dates test scores should be received: August 12 for SAT I/ACT

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,105
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,064
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 14%

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