About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Eric Fulcomer
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
280 West College Avenue
Bluffton, OH 45817
280 West College Avenue
Bluffton, OH 45817
Phone
419-358-3257
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Centennial Hall-academic center
Marbeck Center-student union
College Hall-administrative/classroom building
Salzman Stadium-Football Stadium
Founders Hall-gymnasium
Marbeck Center-student union
College Hall-administrative/classroom building
Salzman Stadium-Football Stadium
Founders Hall-gymnasium
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Common Grounds-Coffee Shop
Shannon Theatre-movie theatre
That 50's place-pizza shop
Shannon Theatre-movie theatre
That 50's place-pizza shop
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Discovery Days www.bluffton.edu/discovery
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Closest Airports are-Toledo Express (one hour north) and Dayton International (one hour and fifteen minutes south).
Driving Instructions to Campus
Bluffton is just off Interstate 75 in northwest Ohio, midway between Lima and Findlay and within a few hours drive of Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo, Dayton, Fort Wayne, Indiannapolis and Detroit.
Traveling SOUTH on I-75:
Take exit 142 and turn west (right) onto State Route 103. At first stop, sign turn right onto Main Street. At the third stop light, turn right onto College Avenue.
Traveling NORTH on I-75:
Take exit 140 and turn west (left) onto Bentley Road. At first stop sign, turn right onto Main Street. At first stop light, turn left onto College Avenue.
College Avenue runs through the heart of Campus. To go to the admissions office, turn right on Spring Street (at the wooden Bluffton College sign) and park in the Riley Court parking lot (second lot on your left).
Local Accommodations
BLUFFTON:
Comfort Inn
1-800-4-Choice
419-358-6000
The Lamp Light Bed and Breakfast
419-358-0958
Save SchoolAdmissions
Overview
Applicants: 1,652
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Average HS GPA: 3.16
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
410 - 580
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
430 - 560
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 23
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
12:1
Total Faculty
96
with Terminal Degree
58
56
Men
40
Women
4
Minority
1
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing, Other.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Broadcast Journalism.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Journalism.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Informatics.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Special Education and Teaching, Other.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Writing, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Development.
Fashion and Fabric Consultant.
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Art Therapy/Therapist.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, Other.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
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LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Art.
Music.
Theatre/Theater.
Writing.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, Other.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Behavioral Sciences.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Christian Studies.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry, Other.
Physical Sciences.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Pastoral Studies/Counseling.
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies.
Theology/Theological Studies.
Youth Ministry.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Graphic Design.
Music Pedagogy.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Notable Faculty
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Oct 1
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$21,248
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$20,043
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,741
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$14,777
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
910
Demographics
6.36%
Black
4.08%
Hispanic
84.63%
Caucasian
1.68%
Unknown
52% female
48% male
12% are out of state
82% are full time
18% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
88%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
93%
Campus Environment
Rural
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
same
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Jacqui Slinger
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
50
Number of Honor Societies
19
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
10
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Beavers)
10 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Beavers)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
