Bluffton University

1 University Drive, Bluffton, Ohio 45817-2104

4-year, Private not-for-profit Rural: Distant

Key Statistics

678
Total Students
602
Undergraduates
10 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing

Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)

Tuition & Fees

In/Out-of-State
$37,362
+2.9% from last year
Books & Supplies
$1,600

Living Arrangements

On Campus
Food & Housing: $12,220
Other Expenses:
$2,750
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $8,202
Other Expenses:
$5,895
With Family
Food & Housing: $4,554
Other Expenses:
$5,895
+16.7%

Total Annual Costs

In/Out of State (Same Cost)

$53,932
On Campus
+2.7% from last year
$53,059
Off Campus
+0.3% from last year
$44,857
With Family
+4.4% from last year

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
57%
Female
43%

Undergraduate Age

24 and Under
96%
25 and Over
3%
Unknown
1%

Undergraduate Residence

In-State
79%
Out-of-State
19%
International
2%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
1%
Some Distance
1%
No Distance
98%

Graduate Attendance

Full-Time
83%
Part-Time
17%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
78%
Some Distance
1%
No Distance
21%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

Asian
1%
Black or African American
18%
Hispanic/Latino
3%
White
67%
Two or more races
3%
Race/ethnicity unknown
6%
US Nonresident
1%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance education – undergraduate courses offered, programs not offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)

Student Services

Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers

Contact Information

Phone
(419) 358-3000
Address
1 University Drive, Bluffton, Ohio 45817-2104
IPEDS ID
201371

Federal Financial Aid

Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).