Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $51,862. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $37,362 |
| Housing & meals | $11,866 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 |
| Personal & travel | $2,750 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,716 |
| Total cost of attendance | $51,862 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Ohio residents with household income up to $96,000 and a Student Aid Index of 3,750 or less may receive an Ohio College Opportunity Grant: up to $5,000 a year at private nonprofit colleges in 2026-27. Not included in the prices above. Ohio Department of Higher Education, OCOG 2026-27 award memo (FA27-001)
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Bluffton University net price compared with other Ohio colleges
Bluffton University has the 52nd-lowest average net price of 96 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Herzing University-Akron | $18,934 | 19% | $36,909 |
| 49 | Otterbein University | $19,237 | 68% | $53,313 |
| 50 | Muskingum University | $19,532 | 56% | $48,440 |
| 51 | Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science | $19,622 | 73% | $66,111 |
| 52 | Bluffton University | $19,943 | 53% | $49,547 |
| 53 | Ohio Dominican University | $20,079 | 41% | $51,748 |
| 54 | Walsh University | $20,493 | 59% | $59,764 |
| 55 | Heidelberg University | $20,556 | 52% | $48,466 |
| 56 | Ohio Christian University | $20,607 | 34% | $39,813 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Ohio colleges →
Why Bluffton University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton University | 67% | $19,943 | 53% | $49,547 | This school |
| Columbus College of Art & Design | 68% | $29,439 | 56% | $40,664 | |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | 61% | $29,208 | 58% | $42,509 | |
| Wittenberg University | 72% | $18,649 | 53% | $54,947 | |
| The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences | 59% | $18,378 | 56% | $68,303 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Bluffton University would cost you $9,496 less per year than Columbus College of Art & Design, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Bluffton University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$3,463).
- Bluffton University gives aided families $6,915 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Ohio resident | Bluffton University | CCAD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $37,362 | $40,825 | −$3,463 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | $2,200 | −$600 |
| Housing & meals | $11,866 | $11,450 | +$416 |
| Personal & travel | $2,750 | $3,768 | −$1,018 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,716 | −$3,800 | +$2,084 |
| Sticker price | $51,862 | $54,443 | −$2,581 |
| Average grants | −$31,919 | −$25,004 | −$6,915 |
| You pay | $19,943 | $29,439 | −$9,496 |
“+” means Bluffton University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Bluffton University cost questions
How much is tuition at Bluffton University?
Tuition and fees are $37,362 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Bluffton University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $51,862 a year.
What do families actually pay at Bluffton University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,943 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $16,363; $48–75k pay $18,469; $110k+ pay $26,321.
How much debt do Bluffton University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and 5.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Bluffton University overview