Bluffton University Rankings
| In the World | #2637 of 14178 |
|---|---|
| In North America | #817 of 2629 |
| In the United States | #750 of 2528 |
| In Ohio | #28 of 91 |
| In Bluffton | #1 of 1 |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Mennonite Church
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Undergraduates
- 710
- Graduates
- 58
- Male:Female Ratio
- 54:46
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- bluffton.edu
Bluffton University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 52% | 59% |
| Applicants | 1,770 | 1,006 | 764 |
| Admissions | 973 | 523 | 450 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 231 | 146 | 85 |
40 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
21 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
44 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 835
or below
75% of them
had 1050
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bluffton University are 835-1050 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
187 or 81%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bluffton University are 18-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 575 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 78 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 30 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 27 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 25 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 24 (3%) |
| Asian | 5 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $28,872 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $26,058 |
| $48-75K | $22,729 |
| $75-110K | $25,484 |
| $110K+ | $27,846 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,286 | $10,350 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,286 | $10,350 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,286 | $10,350 |
| Fee in-district | $450 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $450 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $450 | $300 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 782 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,124 |
| Room charge | $5,476 |
| Meal charge | $5,648 |
Bluffton University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | 25 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 26 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 17 | |
| Accounting | 10 | |
| Psychology, General | 9 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | |
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |
| Education, General | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | |
| Social Work | 6 | |
| Health and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 6 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 5 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | |
| Information Technology | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Graphic Design | 3 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Broadcast Journalism | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | |
| Youth Ministry | 1 | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 1 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 1 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | |
| Writing, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 162 | 32 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 48% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication count by topic
| History | |
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| Psychology | |
| Sociology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Biology | |
| Philosophy | |
| Political science | |
| Art | |
| Computer science | |
| Physics | |
| Engineering | |
| Mathematics | |
| Medicine |
Topical rankings by citation count
| Discipline | World Rank | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| History | 2233 | 9 |
| Psychology | 2408 | 1,266 |
| Sociology | 2450 | 165 |
| Philosophy | 2607 | 3 |
| Political science | 3287 | 27 |
| Chemistry | 4455 | 224 |
| Physics | 4541 | 16 |
| Biology | 5041 | 103 |
| Mathematics | 5509 | 11 |
| Engineering | 5623 | 4 |
| Medicine | 5823 | 17 |
| Computer science | 5935 | 11 |
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 7 |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 | 7 |
| 1993 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 | 3 | 12 |
| 2000 | 3 | 12 |
| 2001 | 2 | 10 |
| 2002 | 3 | 11 |
| 2003 | 2 | 22 |
| 2004 | 1 | 27 |
| 2005 | 2 | 41 |
| 2006 | 1 | 30 |
| 2007 | 1 | 66 |
| 2008 | 4 | 69 |
| 2009 | 1 | 92 |
| 2010 | 4 | 111 |
| 2011 | 7 | 142 |
| 2012 | 4 | 131 |
| 2013 | 1 | 143 |
| 2014 | 3 | 171 |
| 2015 | 5 | 173 |
| 2016 | 3 | 132 |
| 2017 | 3 | 115 |
| 2018 | 2 | 92 |
| 2019 | 3 | 102 |
General info
| Founded | 1899 |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | Bluffton University |
| Motto | The Truth Makes Free |
| Colors | bluffton purple, white |
| Academic Calendar | Late August - Early May |
| Total FTE staff | 151 |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 1 University Drive Bluffton, Ohio, 45817-2104 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 4193583000 |
| Fax | +1 (419) 358 3081 |