Cost of Bluffton University
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $53,337 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $38,690 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,586 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
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| Average net price after aid | $21,315 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $19,463 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $19,761 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $19,398 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $23,627 |
| $110,001+ | $23,540 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Bluffton University's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Bluffton University
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (41)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 46 | $49,617 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 44 | $41,287 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 14 | — | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Biology | 12 | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 9 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 15 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 4 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| Economics | 2 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 2 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 10 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 10 | — | — |
| History | 2 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 2 | — | — |
| Marketing | 13 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 12 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Physics | 1 | — | — |
| Psychology | 16 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 2 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 7 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 18 | — | — |
| Sociology | 1 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 34 | — | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 3 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 1 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (5)
Graduate certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 3 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is Bluffton University's acceptance rate?
Bluffton University admits 67% of applicants. Admitted students average 976 on the SAT.
How much does Bluffton University cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $53,337 a year (tuition and fees: $38,690). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $21,315 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $19,463.
How much do Bluffton University graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $53,346 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 52nd of 73 similar colleges in Ohio. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($49,617 a year after graduation).
What is Bluffton University's graduation rate?
53% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 60% of first-year students return for a second year.