Bluffton University Acceptance Rate
Bluffton, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,873
- Admitted
- 1,757
- Yield
- 10.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Bluffton University's acceptance rate has risen from 56% in 2014–15 to 61.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,315 to 2,873 (+24%) over that period.
Its 61.2% rate makes Bluffton University more selective than about 74% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 72%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (74% for women vs 57.6% for men, a 16.4-point gap). Bluffton University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 10.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,315 | 1,297 | 56% | 218 |
| 2015–16 | 1,652 | 885 | 53.6% | 218 |
| 2016–17 | 1,480 | 733 | 49.5% | 208 |
| 2017–18 | 1,767 | 863 | 48.8% | 211 |
| 2018–19 | 2,175 | 914 | 42% | 176 |
| 2019–20 | 1,770 | 973 | 55% | 231 |
| 2020–21 | 1,504 | 910 | 60.5% | 195 |
| 2021–22 | 1,715 | 1,290 | 75.2% | 242 |
| 2022–23 | 1,105 | 1,064 | 96.3% | 162 |
| 2023–24 | 2,873 | 1,757 | 61.2% | 190 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 623 | 461 | 74% |
| Men | 2,250 | 1,296 | 57.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–560 | 63% |
| SAT Math | 440–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 7% |
How Bluffton University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Bluffton University's acceptance rate?
Bluffton University's acceptance rate is 61.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,757 admitted of 2,873 applicants).
Is Bluffton University test optional?
Bluffton University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Bluffton University?
Bluffton University received 2,873 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,757.
What SAT score do you need for Bluffton University?
Admitted students at Bluffton University typically scored 480–560 on SAT Reading/Writing and 440–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Bluffton University getting harder to get into?
Bluffton University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 56% in 2014–15 to 61.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.bluffton.edu/.