Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.Situated on the banks of Little Riley Creek in Bluffton, a small town in northwest Ohio, Bluffton University was founded in 1899 as Central Mennonite College. At Bluffton, we emphasize respect through sensitivity to diversity, valuing of opinions and reverence for the environment, faith and communities. To us, community represents the rich collaboration between Bluffton faculty, students and staff, the residential nature of our campus and our spiritual tradition.
School Overview: | Bluffton University | |
| County | Allen County, OH | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 79 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 1,198 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 943 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 255 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 1,077 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 121 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 3% | 6% |
| % White | 95% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $27,426 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $27,426 | $24,744 |
| Tuition | 33,278 | |
| Tuition Notes | Merit scholarships a | |
| Percent Admitted | 58% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 470-570 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 490-590 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 390-560 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 17-24 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 18-24 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 19-24 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- At Bluffton University, education is about more than preparing students for an occupation after graduation – it’s also about personal discovery, spiritual awareness and the critical thinking skills that prepare students for life.
- At Bluffton University, academic excellence is paramount. Our students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through a liberal arts education, then graduate ready to make a difference in the world. Technology is integrated throughout our curriculum to ensure our students gain the skills required to succeed. With exceptional professors, a low student-to-faculty ratio and nearly 40 major areas of study – Bluffton has the strong educational foundation to meet each student’s need
- Bluffton offers academic study in 39 majors and more than 20 minors, adult degree completion programs in human resource management and organizational management and master's degrees in education, organizational management and business administration.
- Residential and intimate in nature, the Bluffton University campus is situated on 234 wooded acres in the small, northwest Ohio village of Bluffton. This thriving, friendly rural community offers food, shopping, a coffeehouse, movies, bowling, golf and more. In addition, for “big city” culture, recreation and shopping, Toledo is just an hour to the north and Dayton is 90 minutes to the south.
- Bluffton has been recognized in top tier of Midwest comprehensive bachelor's colleges by America's Best Colleges 2006 edition of U.S. News & World Report.
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