Bluffton University
- Private
Bluffton University: international tuition 38,790 USD per year, one-year total cost 51,476 USD, acceptance rate 67.2%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, Duolingo 95.
Yes. A Vietnamese first-year applicant applying as an international student is eligible for international academic scholarships worth $22,000, $24,000, or $26,000. Need-based aid, automatic consideration, need-blind admission, and a separate aid form remain unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 67.2% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 430–550, Math 430–580, ACT 16–22. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+ or Duolingo 95+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 51,476 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/7. You apply through Bluffton online application form (Common App also accepted). How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Bluffton University?
International tuition is 38,790 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 51,476 USD.
Does Bluffton University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese first-year applicant applying as an international student is eligible for international academic scholarships worth $22,000, $24,000, or $26,000. Need-based aid, automatic consideration, need-blind admission, and a separate aid form remain unclear.
What English scores does Bluffton University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, Duolingo 95.
What is the acceptance rate at Bluffton University?
The acceptance rate is 67.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
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Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearNo page states that international academic scholarships are automatically considered with the admission application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo information states whether ability to pay is considered in international admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo CSS Profile or separate international financial-aid form requirement is stated.
Scholarships at this school
International Achievement ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page24,000 USD≈ ₫626M
The page explicitly states that international students may receive one of the listed Academic Scholarships.
International Honors ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page26,000 USD≈ ₫678M
The page explicitly states that international students may receive one of the listed Academic Scholarships.
International ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page22,000 USD≈ ₫574M
The page explicitly states that international students may receive one of the listed Academic Scholarships.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
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Application requirements
- Teacher recommendationiFirst-year international applicants need two teacher recommendations.Required
- High-school transcriptiOfficial academic records are required, not copies.Required
- Proof of fundsiProof of financial support is required, with finance forms backed by official evidence.Required
- English proficiencyiAn official English assessment is required: TOEFL, IELTS, DET, SAT, ACT or an approved equivalent.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Deadlines
- Recommended application date for first-year students (rolling review) (ROLLING)Applicationabout259days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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