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
61%Acceptance
1020SAT Avg
595Students
10:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$49,547Earnings 10yr
$17,430Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate61.2%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1020
Reading & Writing
480560
Math
440570
ACT Score Range
Composite
1723
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
Programs (55)
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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia