Bluffton University
Bluffton, Ohio · Private
Bluffton University admitted 61% of 2,873 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 920–1130 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 50% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Bluffton University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Bluffton University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $52,514 a year. After grants, students paid $21,299 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Bluffton University’s acceptance rate?
Bluffton University admitted 61% of applicants: 1,757 of 2,873 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Bluffton University’s application deadline?
Bluffton University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Bluffton University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 920 to 1130, with a median around 1020. A score at or above 1020 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Bluffton University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Bluffton University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Bluffton University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one list of your awards and honors). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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