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Bluffton University
Bluffton University says yes to 67.2% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $49,547 median earnings.
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Bluffton University anchors the college town of Bluffton, OH, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Mennonite Church affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Human Resources Management and Services, where graduates median $76,243 four years out. 44.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 582 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 59.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 920 and 1130 — below the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Bluffton University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Bluffton University received 2,873 applications and admitted 1,757 (61.2%), with 190 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 920–1130 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Bluffton University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 500 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 19 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Bluffton University compares
| Bluffton University | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 67.2% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,362 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,547 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
At $49,547, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($52,356). Look at Bluffton University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $37,362 regardless of where you're from. At Bluffton University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 582 — Bluffton University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
52.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 47% don't — ask a Bluffton University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Bluffton University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $76,243 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,315 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,308 |
| Social Work | $55,073 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $47,378 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,920 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,290 |
| Psychology, General | $42,742 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $41,602 |
Median earnings for these 9 Bluffton University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $49,547 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 36 additional Bluffton University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Bluffton University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 920–1130 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 67.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Bluffton University's acceptance rate?
61.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,757 admitted from 2,873 applicants.
How much does Bluffton University cost?
At Bluffton University, published tuition is $37,362 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Bluffton University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Bluffton University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,547 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Bowling Green State University-Main Campus — 81% admitted
- Baldwin Wallace University — 75.7% admitted
- Capital University — 70.2% admitted
- Ashland University — 76.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.