Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate

49% of 1,767 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

No

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

Rolling

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

3.30

SAT Math

Not reported

SAT EBRW

Not reported

ACT Composite

21 average
18-24 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

$47,566

Tuition and Fees

$32,766

Room and Board

$10,800

Average Percent of Need Met

74%

Average Freshman Award

$26,786

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$36,796

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

50

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 13% of classes
10-19 students: 21% of classes
20-29 students: 10% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
Over 100 students: 50% of classes

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Campus Life

Bluffton Population

4,027

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Dayton

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

80% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Beavers

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.5% Asian
8.8% Black/African-American
3.9% Hispanic/Latino
3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
80.4% White
2.3% Unknown

International Students

1.3% from 8 countries

First-Year Students Returning

67.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

45.2%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

77%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

25.0%

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		4
Mathematics		3
Science		3
Foreign Language		3
Social Studies		3
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	August 24
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

1 University Drive

City, State, Zip

Bluffton, OH 45817

Phone

(419) 358-3257

Fax

(419) 358-3232

E-mail

admissions@bluffton.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

Not reported

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Not accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for some freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

1 required for all freshmen

Other

Rank in upper 50% of high school class or minimum ACT score of 19 required for freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record			X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank	X
Recommendations		X
Essay			X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment			X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

49% of 1,767 applicants were admitted

Women

56% of 641 applicants were admitted

Men

45% of 1,126 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

216 (25%) of 863 admitted students enrolled

Women

92 (26%) of 358 admitted students enrolled

Men

124 (25%) of 505 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.30

3.75 and Above

Not reported

3.50 - 3.74

Not reported

3.25 - 3.49

Not reported

3.00 - 3.24

Not reported

2.50 - 2.99

Not reported

2.00 - 2.49

Not reported

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

SAT EBRW

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

21 average
18-24 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

3%

Score of 24 - 29

28%

Score of 18 - 23

53%

Score of 12 - 17

17%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 11%
Top quarter: 34%
Top half: 64%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

3%

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

11%

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$47,566

Tuition and Fees

$32,766

Room and Board

$10,800

Books and Supplies

$1,400

Other Expenses

$2,600

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline May 1
Final deadline October 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning November 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal and Institutional Methodologies

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003016	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

202 (95.7%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

188 (93.1%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

188 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

29 (15.4%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

74%

Average Award

$26,786

Need-Based Gift

Received by 187 (99.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $22,692

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 169 (89.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,688

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 19 (10.1%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

18 (8.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,096

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

614 (91.5%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

575 (93.7%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

575 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

80 (13.9%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

75%

Average Award

$27,173

Need-Based Gift

Received by 572 (99.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $21,925

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 516 (89.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,974

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 51 (8.9%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

86 (12.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,395

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

83%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$36,796

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

25.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

2.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

Alternative loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine

Number of Awards

655

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts

Number of Awards

48

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Leadership

Number of Awards

7

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Religious Affiliation

Number of Awards

383

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$2,306

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Education, Parks and recreation

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

50

Part-Time Faculty

49

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

34%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 13% of classes
10-19 students: 21% of classes
20-29 students: 10% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
Over 100 students: 50% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 29% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 21% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 50% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

404,610

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

175

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

---

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Arts in Education

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Bluffton Population

4,027

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Dayton

Campus Size

65 acres

Weather

Temperature

14.9 average low in January, 79.8 average high in September

Rain

135 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

20 mile(s) from campus in Lima

Nearest Train Station

35 mile(s) from campus in Fostoria

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing

Students in College Housing

80% of all students

Housing Requirements

Students required to live on campus through senior year

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

20%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Not available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Not available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

night security guards

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Beavers

School Colors

 

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, bowling, football, golf, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, marbeck center board, multicultural student organization, bluffton education association, fellowship of christian athletes, bluffton university business leaders

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

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