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Bluffton University

Bluffton, Ohio 45817-2104

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Bluffton University is a private institution in Bluffton with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1020, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 595 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,547 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,430.

Established
1899
Motto
The Truth Makes Free
Mascot
J. Denny and Jenny Beaver
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division III and the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Division
Division III

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61%Acceptance
1020SAT Avg
595Students
10:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$49,547Earnings 10yr
$17,430Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bluffton University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate61.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1020

Reading & Writing
480560
Math
440570

ACT Score Range

Composite
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

61.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1020

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,298
Room & Board$11,866
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$50,579
Average Net Price$17,430
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,521
$30–48K$16,667
$48–75K$18,013
$75–110K$23,361
$110K+$13,482

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,430

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

24.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (55)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
595
Gender Split
43% / 57%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 19%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.5%
Freshman Retention67.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,940
8 Years$45,970
10 Years$49,547

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$33,200
Men
$50,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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