School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 1 University Drive Bluffton, OH 45817-2104 (419) 358-3257 (800) 488-3257 Fax: (419) 358-3081 [email protected] Contact: Chris Jebsen Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1 University Drive Bluffton, OH 45817-2104 (419) 358-3000 www.bluffton.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,032 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 272 Degree-seeking undergrads: 957 Graduate enrollment: 117 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Clothing/Apparel/Textile Studies B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Premedicine B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Peace/Conflict Resolution Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Economics B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Youth Ministry B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Bluffton University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (419) 358-3000 |
| Website: | www.bluffton.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.bluffton.edu/apply |
| Address: | 1 University Drive, Bluffton, OH 45817-2104 |
| Setting: | Town: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 768 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 51% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 707 (92% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $33,736 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $33,736 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $20,800 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Bluffton University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Bluffton University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 5 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 5 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 6 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 46 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Bluffton University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $33,736 |
| Out-of-state | $33,736 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $10,650 |
| Out-of-state | $10,650 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 174 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 174 | 100% | $20,800 |
| Student loan aid | 138 | 79% | $7,749 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 650 | 93% | $20,977 |
| Federal student loans | 507 | 72% | $7,174 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Bluffton University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Bluffton University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 1,770 | 1,006 | 764 | Percent admitted | 100% | 52% | 59% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 13% | 15% | 11% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Bluffton University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 768 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 710 |
| Graduate enrollment | 58 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Bluffton University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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