Bluffton University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - PoorQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Bluffton University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 745 students enrolled. This school was established in 1899 and is the only college located in Bluffton, Ohio.

Bluffton University is affiliated with Mennonite Church.

Academic Offerings

At Bluffton University you can earn your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
46
Bluffton University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 46 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Occupational Therapy, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Bluffton University is fair at 70% (close to Ohio average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
70%
Fair
The graduation rate at Bluffton University is below average: 56%.

Student to faculty ratio at Bluffton University is good -- 11:1. Learn more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, about $34,800 annually. The additional fees at Bluffton University not covered by tuition are around $800; which comes to $35,600 per year.

Read the details about Bluffton University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
96%
Easy
According to government data, 1,105 applications were submitted and 1,064 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Bluffton University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,700
Medium
Bluffton University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Bluffton University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Bluffton University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 800 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- roughly $5,700 a year.

Based on the college crime data, Bluffton University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Bluffton University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, Ohio
45817-2104, USA
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