by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 691 undergraduates in 2020, Bluffton is a very small, private university located in Bluffton, Ohio. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Bluffton offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Bluffton can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Bluffton Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 12.0% of the student population at Bluffton. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Bluffton Disability Services.
Bluffton offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Bluffton has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 691 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 647 (93.6%). Part-time attendance was 44 (6.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 647 | 44 | 691 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Bluffton is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Bluffton #1262 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Bluffton by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Bluffton Diversity Guide.
Bluffton has a total of 344 student athletes, 243 men and 101 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,552,595 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,552,595 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Bluffton University Athletics