Overview
Situated on the banks of Little Riley Creek, Bluffton University is a liberal arts college founded by the Mennonite Church in northwest Ohio. Bluffton offers undergraduate degrees in over 85 academic areas of study. As part of the university’s curriculum, Bluffton includes a cross-cultural requirement that can be fulfilled through school-sponsored study abroad experiences in Europe and Asia. Additionally, Bluffton features a Ministry Inquiry Program in conjunction with the Mennonite Church enabling students to explore an 11-week service-learning ministry experience over the summer.
Acceptance Rate:
96%
Average Net Price:
$26,069
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
0.0
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1042
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $36,298 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $36,298 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,866 |
| Books and Supplies | $1600 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
83%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$28,214
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,758
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$24,715
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
22%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3700
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,758
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$14,850,100
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,828,517
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
84%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,638
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,450
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$257
Students receiving federal loans
84%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,924
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,127
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Mennonite Church
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1105
Students Applied
41%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
14
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
14%
Submitting ACT
3%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 1042
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
0.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
745
Total Number of Undergrads
664
0
100
50%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
55%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
48
Faculty Overview
0
100
68%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
15
Countries Represented
8
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
33%
Student Organizations
50
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
81%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
89%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
J. Denny Beaver and Jenny Beaver
School Colors
royal purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
245
Total Female Athletes
103
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Bluffton University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,700
Top 5 Cities
Lima
Toledo
Dayton
Columbus
Cleveland
Top 5 Employers
Bluffton University
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Emerson Commercial and Residential Solutions
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Ohio Northern University
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Community & Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,450
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$257
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingBluffton is the most friendly campus that I visited during my college search. Community is an important value and will make you feel at home. Bluffton is the right choice if you want a good home away from home.
Tessa from Middlebury, IN
I am in my second year at Bluffton and I love it more and more as time goes on. It is easy to get involved in the small community of students on campus and make friends. I love my classes and the professors are easy to talk to and very helpful.
Kim from Bluffton, OH
I have learned so much just in my short time here at Bluffton. All the classes I have have taught me things that will help me with not only my major, but throughout my entire life. I will carry these learned skills forever. Most of the professors are just the best. I talk to most of mine outside of classes about really anything. They are such wonderful people. I am also learning time-management skills that I thought I had already, but I was obviously wrong. You will learn good things from any college, but at Bluffton, I feel like I am learning everything right.
Ashley from Hopedale, IL
Classes at Bluffton are both academically challenging and personally transformative. Bluffton students not only learn academic skills, but life lessons that transcend the walls of the classroom.
Katie from Gibsonburg, OH
Not only am I learning through classes, I am also learning through groups on campus like p.e.a.c.e. club about social justice and environmental issues. I am also learning daily about my faith.
Samantha from Tiffin, OH
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