Bluffton University

Steps to apply

This information is for international students interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree from Bluffton University.

New students

These requirements are for international students applying to their first university in the United States.

• Online application
  Applications not received 3 months prior to the start of each academic semester may be deferred to the next semester to allow for necessary processing time.
  
• Submit required documentation

  • Official English assessment
    This requirement may be completed by submitting official scores for the TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test (DET), SAT, ACT or approved equivalent assessment.
    
    Minimum scores for admission consideration:

    • TOEFL: a minimum score of 60-65

    • IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 

    • DET, a minimum score of 95-100

    • GTEC, a minimum score of 1051

    • SAT, a minimum score of 990 (Critical Reading and Math)

    • ACT, a minimum score of 19

    • Bluffton University accepts ELS Language Center’s 112 Certificate as an approved equivalent assessment. For more information about ELS please visit www.els.edu.

  • Official academic records (not copied)
    (i.e. transcripts, national examination results, grade reports) from all previous school work. Students must provide documented proof of having completed the equivalent level of secondary school in their respective country required for them to pursue university level work.

  • Two teacher recommendations 
    Print and give this teacher recommendation form to two instructors.
  • Proof of financial support
    We ask all students to complete financial aid application and declaration of finances forms. Information on these forms must be supported by official evidence.
    
    

Transfer students

Admission requirements for international students transferring to Bluffton from another college or university in the United States 

Transfer international students do not need to complete the two teacher recommendations listed above.

• Online application
  Applications not received 3 months prior to the start of each academic semester may be deferred to the next semester to allow for necessary processing time.
   

Once accepted

Make arrangements to move to the United States.
We have compiled a list of requirements for your convenience.