Bluffton University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	740
Religious affiliation	Anabaptists
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	75%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in Bluffton, Ohio, Bluffton University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 75% indicates that Bluffton University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Bluffton University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Bluffton University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 69% at Bluffton University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,502

Cost of attendance at Bluffton University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,502

Cost of attendance at Bluffton University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Bluffton University received on average $28,155 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$28,155

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	107	55%	$4,932	$527,765
Other Federal Grant	108	55%	$5,432	$586,665
State Grant/Scholarships	54	28%	$3,500	$189,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	195	100%	$24,177	$4,714,471
Total Grant & Scholarships	195	100%	$28,155	$5,490,136

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bluffton University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bluffton University students is 52.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.3%.

52.5%

African American 11.5% 3 students
white 57.9% 95 students
unknown 100.0% 4 students
hispanic 53.3% 8 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Bluffton University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bluffton University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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