Bluffton University
tuition & fees
$37,362
graduate tuition & fees
$9,430
acceptance rate
67%
Student Population
646
online students
52
Number of Programs
48
Financial Aid Amount
$29,824
SAT Scores
960
Graduation Rate
53%
Bluffton University is a Private, 4 years college located in Bluffton, Ohio.
It has a total enrollment of 646 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Bluffton's acceptance rate is 67.23% last year (undergraduate school).
Bluffton University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Bluffton University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 University Drive, Bluffton, OH 45817-2104 |
| Phone | 419-358-3000 |
| WEB | www.bluffton.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.bluffton.edu/admission |
| Online Application | www.bluffton.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.bluffton.edu/admission/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.bluffton.edu/admissions/financialaid/calculator.html |
| Athletic | https://www.bluffton.edu/required-disclosures/ |
| Disability Service | www.bluffton.edu/academiclife/development/disability/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Bluffton University is 67.23% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.03%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 67.23 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 9.03 % |
Tuition & Fees
Bluffton's 2025 tuition & fees is $37,362 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.93% compared to the last year's rate ($36,298).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,430. The graduate tuition decreased by -3.68% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $37,362 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,430 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 646 students have enrolled at Bluffton (2024-2025). Among them, 52 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Bluffton has 583 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 63 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 646 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 583 |
| Graduate Students | 63 |
| Online Enrollment | 52 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Bluffton offers 48 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Bluffton
| Number of programs | 48 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |