Bluffton University
Academics
- Graduation Rate46%
- Majors Available47
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio10:1
- Retention Rate67%
AP Credit Policy
Bluffton University grants credit to students who have earned a score of 4 or 5 in the Advanced Placement Program. Depending on the exam and the student's major, scores of 4 or 5 may also meet specific course requirements. For scores of 3, each department sets its own policy. No credit is given for scores of 1 or 2.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 202 Design 1 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ART 207 Design 2 |
| Art History | 4 | 3 | One art history course |
| Biology | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 3 | MAT 135 Calculus 1 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 6 | Mat 135 Calculus 1 and MAT 136 Calculus 2 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | PLS 100 Introduction to Politics |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 | CPS 108 Computer Programming |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 | ART 204 Drawing |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENG 160 Approaches to Literature |
| 3 | 3 | Not available | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 | NSC 192 Earth/Space Science transfer course |
| European History | 4 | 3 | HIS 245 Regional and National Studies |
| 3 | 3 | Not available | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 | GEO 111 Principles of Geography |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Latin | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECN 141 Principles of Macroeconomics |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECN 142 Principles of Microeconomics |
| Music Theory | 4 | 3 | MUS 135 Introduction to Music |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 | PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology |
| Research | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Seminar | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPA 111 Beginning Spanish 1 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | BUS/PSY 284 General Statistics |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | PLS 251 American Political Process |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 4 | 3 | HIS 200 Foundations of American Civilization OR HIS 201 The Making of Contemporary America | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 | HIS 205 World Civilizations |
| 3 | 3 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, and Certificate
A
- Accounting
- Art Therapy/Therapist
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
B
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Child Development
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
D
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
E
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
F
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
G
- Graphic Design
H
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
I
- Information Technology
J
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
M
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
O
- Organizational Behavior Studies
P
- Physics, General
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
- Psychology, General
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
T
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
W
- Writing, General
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Double Major
- Honors Program
- Internships
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
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