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Bluffton University

Bluffton, OH

Tuition

$37,362

Acceptance

67%

Students

671

Type

University

Setting

Rural

Distance from home

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$37,362

Out-of-State Tuition

$37,362

Avg On-Campus Living

$12,000

Avg Off-Campus Living

$8,202

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$49,362
Net price (after aid)$19,943

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$16,363
$30k – $48k$16,689
$48k – $75k$18,469
$75k – $110k$21,233
$110k+$13,482

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$49,547
Median debt at graduation$27,000
Est. monthly loan payment$286

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Moderate · 1.8×

Graduates earn about 1.8× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants45%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans77%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

53%

Freshman Retention

60%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Need-based aid friendly

Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.

This school45%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Scholarships available

Aid signal

Affordability snapshot

Tuition

$37.4k

Net price

$19.9k

Pell

45%

above avg

Median debt

$27k

Earnings (10y)

$49.5k

“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.

Admissions

Acceptance rate

67%

SAT range

920 - 1130

ACT range

17 - 23

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Bluffton, OH 45817

Academics

Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online

In Fall 2023, 65 of Bluffton University's 678 students (10%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 10 (1%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.

Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.

U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023

Fields of study

Bluffton University reported conferring credentials in 26 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.

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Frequently asked questions

About Bluffton University

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Bluffton University located?
Bluffton University is located in Bluffton, OH, in the United States.
What type of institution is Bluffton University?
Bluffton University is a private university based in OH. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Bluffton University?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at Bluffton University is approximately 67%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Bluffton University?
Bluffton University's published in-state tuition is approximately $37,362 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Bluffton University?
Bluffton University reports total enrollment of approximately 671 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How much does Bluffton University actually cost after financial aid?
The average net price at Bluffton University is approximately $19,943 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $16,363 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $13,482. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
What is the graduation rate at Bluffton University?
Bluffton University reports a graduation rate of approximately 53%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
How much student debt do graduates of Bluffton University have?
Students who borrowed at Bluffton University left with a median of approximately $27,000 in federal loans, and about 77% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
How much do graduates of Bluffton University earn?
Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $49,547 for students who received federal financial aid at Bluffton University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
How should I verify final details about Bluffton University?
CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Bluffton University.

Fields this college awarded credentials in

The 14 largest of 26 fields Bluffton University reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.

Fields Bluffton University reported conferring credentials in during 2023-24, with the number awarded and the highest credential level.
FieldAwardedLevel
Education, General37Graduate
Business Administration, Management and Operations21Graduate11 graduate · 10 bachelor's
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness19Bachelor's
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods18Bachelor's
Accounting and Related Services7Bachelor's
Psychology, General6Bachelor's
Special Education and Teaching6Bachelor's
Biology, General5Bachelor's
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services5Bachelor's
Communication and Media Studies4Bachelor's
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services4Bachelor's
Fine and Studio Arts4Bachelor's
Social Work4Bachelor's
Criminal Justice and Corrections3Bachelor's

Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.

Data sources & methodology

Reporting period: 2024Last verified: June 10, 2026

Facts on this profile of Bluffton University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.

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