Bluffton University
Bluffton, Ohio 45817-2104
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Bluffton University is a private institution in Bluffton with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1020, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 595 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,547 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,430.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History The university was founded as Central Mennonite College by the General Conference Mennonite Church in 1899.
- •When the first president, Noah Hirschy, resigned in 1908, the college had only one building.
- •In 1913, under President Samuel Mosiman (1910–1935), the college reorganized as Bluffton College with support from five Mennonite groups.
- •The first baccalaureate degrees were confirmed in 1915.
- •In 1929, the college had a seemingly successful fundraising drive in an effort to increase its endowment to $500,000 and qualify for accreditation from the North Central Association.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1020
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
24.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (55)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OH state average