Bluffton University

Bluffton, OHPrivate NonprofitRural Setting

Less Selective • 67% Acceptance

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67%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$19,943

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

582

Students

Small campus body

$41,940

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Bluffton University is a private nonprofit institution located in the rural setting of Bluffton, OH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 582 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 67%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

582 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

67% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading430 - 550

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math430 - 580

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite16 - 22

1typical 50% range36

67%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing18% of degrees

Health Sciences9% of degrees

Biological Sciences5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Human Resources Management and Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $76,243

Earnings 5yr: $45,549

Debt: $35,001

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $74,947

Earnings 5yr: $85,046

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $62,315

Earnings 5yr: $71,136

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $57,308

Earnings 5yr: $63,018

Debt: $27,000

Social Work.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $55,073

Earnings 5yr: $46,835

Debt: N/A

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $47,378

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $27,000

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $44,920

Earnings 5yr: $49,168

Debt: $27,000

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $44,290

Earnings 5yr: $40,239

Debt: N/A

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $42,742

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Special Education and Teaching.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $41,602

Earnings 5yr: $46,385

Debt: N/A

Bible/Biblical Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Design and Applied Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.

Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$19,943

In-State Tuition$37,362

Out-of-State Tuition$37,362

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

45%

Pell Grants

77%

Take Loans

64%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$41,940

+18% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$49,547

Completion Signals

53%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

60%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

Est. Monthly Payment

$211/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

58%

Men

42%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 58% men and 42% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

33%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$66,892

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Bluffton University

Bluffton, OHPrivate NonprofitRural Setting

Less Selective • 67% Acceptance

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Add to list:

67%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$19,943

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

582

Students

Small campus body

$41,940

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

582 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

67% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading430 - 550

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math430 - 580

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite16 - 22

1typical 50% range36

67%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing18% of degrees

Health Sciences9% of degrees

Biological Sciences5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Human Resources Management and Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $76,243

Earnings 5yr: $45,549

Debt: $35,001

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $74,947

Earnings 5yr: $85,046

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $62,315

Earnings 5yr: $71,136

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $57,308

Earnings 5yr: $63,018

Debt: $27,000

Social Work.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $55,073

Earnings 5yr: $46,835

Debt: N/A

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $47,378

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $27,000

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $44,920

Earnings 5yr: $49,168

Debt: $27,000

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $44,290

Earnings 5yr: $40,239

Debt: N/A

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $42,742

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Special Education and Teaching.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $41,602

Earnings 5yr: $46,385

Debt: N/A

Bible/Biblical Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Design and Applied Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.

Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$19,943

In-State Tuition$37,362

Out-of-State Tuition$37,362

Financial Assistance & Support

45%

Pell Grants

77%

Take Loans

64%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$41,940

+18% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$49,547

Completion Signals

53%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

60%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

Est. Monthly Payment

$211/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

58%

Men

42%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 58% men and 42% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

33%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$66,892

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