Bluffton University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
1 University Drive, Bluffton, OH 45817-2104
Quick Facts
595
Total Enrollment
61%
Acceptance Rate
50%
Graduation Rate
$41,940
Median Earnings (6yr)
$36,298
In-State Tuition
$17,430
Avg Net Price
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1020
Avg SAT Score
About Bluffton University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Size | Under 1,000 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1 University Drive |
| City | Bluffton, OH |
| ZIP Code | 45817-2104 |
| County | Allen County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Jane Wood (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 595 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 43% |
| Male | 57% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 66.7% |
| Black | 18.7% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.3% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 2.7% |
| Part-Time Students | 2.0% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 480 | 500 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 19 | 23 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$36,298
In-State Tuition
$36,298
Out-of-State Tuition
$50,579
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,430
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 37% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 76% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 37% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $27,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $19,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $37,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 64% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $16,521 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $16,667 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $18,013 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,361 |
| $110,001+ | $13,482 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$41,940
6 Years After
$45,970
8 Years After
$49,547
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $29,350 | 75th percentile: $57,059
Earnings by Family Income Background
$36,971
Low Income
$42,800
Middle Income
$44,921
High Income
Student Outcomes
67%
Full-Time Retention
50%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$4,096
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,788
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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