Bluffton University
For 125 years, Bluffton University faculty and staff have helped students discover their greater purpose.
Located on a 65-acre residential campus in northwest Ohio Bluffton University offers more than 90 majors, minors, and programs for undergraduate students with nationally accredited programs in business, dietetics, education and social work. Bluffton also offers graduate programs in business administration (MBA), education (MAEd), nutrition and dietetics (MND) and social work (MSW).
Affiliated with Mennonite Church USA, Bluffton’s legacy is expressed in its enduring values of discovery, community, respect, and service which are woven into the academic program and campus community.
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Intramural/Club Sports
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
First-Year Students
Bluffton offers rolling admission; apply after June 1 of your junior year. The deadline is July 1. Submit an application and official high school transcript. Meet one of these: 3.0+ GPA (no test scores) or 2.3–2.99 GPA with minimum 19 ACT/990 SAT. Test scores may still be needed for some majors, placement or scholarships.
International First-Year Students
Apply online at least 3 months before your semester. Submit official academic records (not copies), two teacher recommendations, proof of financial support and an approved English assessment. You must show completion of secondary school equivalent and provide financial forms with supporting evidence.
Transfer
Transfer students need at least 12 transferable credit hours and a C average or better in all college-level work. Students with fewer credits may be considered in special cases. Applicants must have no outstanding financial obligations and be in good standing at previous institutions. To apply, submit an application, official transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript. Full credit is usually granted for courses with a C- or better from accredited colleges. Bluffton offers rolling admission but recommends applying at least one term before your intended start date.
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Additional information
- 94% of graduates are employed, in graduate school or completing long-term service within six months of graduation.
- 100% of Bluffton University students receive financial aid.
- Alumni live in all 50 states and 70 countries.
Visit us
You can learn a lot about a college by browsing websites. However, to really get a feel for a place, you need to visit in person. Bluffton University offers group and personal visit opportunities for students to explore campus in their own way.
Schedule your visit at www.bluffton.edu/admission
Can't make it to campus? Check out our virtual tour: Bluffton University Virtual Tour
The faculty and staff, by far, are some of the most supportive and understanding people I’ve ever met. They are there to both teach you and help you reach your highest potential.