Average

Score: 51/100

Bluffton University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Bluffton, Ohio 45817

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 50%

Outcomes

65/100

Affordability

17/100

Resources

C+

63/100

Experience

86/100

Prestige

29/100

Quick Stats

678

Total Enrollment

50%

Graduation Rate

67%

Retention Rate

10.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

61%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Bluffton University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $280,014
Avg rent near campus: $936/mo — vs ~$649/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 45808 (6.7% cap, Beaverdam)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$35,498	$35,498
Room	$5,842
Board	$6,274
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$52,514	$52,514

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

48%

Receive Pell Grants

81%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Education, General 37 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 21 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 14 grads/yr Accounting 7 grads/yr Psychology, General 6 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 6 grads/yr Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 5 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 5 grads/yr Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 4 grads/yr Social Work 4 grads/yr Communication, General 4 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 4 grads/yr Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 4 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 3 grads/yr Organizational Behavior Studies 3 grads/yr Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 3 grads/yr Mathematics, General 3 grads/yr Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Bluffton University's top programs commonly pursue.

Education teachers, postsecondary

$72k/yr 74,900 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

678

Total Students

45%

Women

97%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 68%

Hispanic 3%

Black 17%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 89%

Hybrid (Some Online) 1%

Fully Online 10%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%

25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bluffton University?

Bluffton University has an acceptance rate of 61%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Bluffton University?

Tuition at Bluffton University is $35,498 for in-state students and $35,498 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Bluffton University?

The graduation rate at Bluffton University is 50%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Bluffton University a good school?

Bluffton University has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Bluffton University?

Bluffton University has a total enrollment of 678 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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