by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Bluffton University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Bluffton University were $37,362 each year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Required fees account for were $800; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,562 |
| Fees | $800 |
| Total | $37,362 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Bluffton University charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Bluffton University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Bluffton University is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Bluffton University Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Bluffton University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,952 |
| Two Years Ago | $34,716 |
| One Year Ago | $35,498 |
| Most Recent Year | $36,562 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Bluffton has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition climbed 3.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $38,481 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.69%, which puts the figure next year near $38,367.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $38,367 |
| In 2 Years | $39,399 |
| In 3 Years | $40,459 |
| In 4 Years | $41,547 |
| In 5 Years | $42,664 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $159,772.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Bluffton University, go to the Bluffton University Financial Aid page.
