How Much Financial Aid is Available?
Bluffton University's normal financial aid deal for newly arriving freshmen is $27,803. Approximately 100.0% of new students obtain some money for college, most of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.
Financial aid helps reduce the cost, or the "sticker" price of the institution. However, bear in mind that the only true college discount are scholarships & grants.
Student debt should be considered to be a consequence instead of true financial aid. Read more about student loan debt at Bluffton.
Amount of Bluffton Grants & Scholarships
The numbers below apply to grants and scholarships primarily supplied by Bluffton University.
100.0% of new students (208 total) were offered scholarships at Bluffton University, averaging $16,637 per student. This ranks in the top 40th percentile of all schools in the nation.
83 freshmen were awarded federal grant aid. A total of 40.0% of Bluffton first years obtained grants around $4,352 per person.
How are grants and scholarships distributed to freshmen at Bluffton? View the graph listed below.
Scholarships are merit-based, while grants are need based.
How Family Income Affects Aid
The next chart displays scholarship and grant distributions by family income for freshman students receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 11.1% | $22,932 |
| Income 30k-48k | 14.9% | $22,370 |
| Income 48k-75k | 24.0% | $21,287 |
| Income 75k-110k | 25.0% | $17,620 |
| Income 110k + | 19.2% | $17,579 |
Title IV aid features grants, loans, or work-study awarded from the federal government typically based on financial need. Learn more here.
The Average Undergrad Who Gets a Grant or Scholarship Gets $19,255
762 Bluffton undergrads get grants (this is about 88.0% of the overall student body). The average amount these students get is $19,255
Visit the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to learn more.
Financial Aid Links from Bluffton University
| Financial Aid Department Website | www.bluffton.edu/admission/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.bluffton.edu/admissions/financialaid/calculator/ |
