Bluffton University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,502

Cost of attendance at Bluffton University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,502

Cost of attendance at Bluffton University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Bluffton University was $21,239. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Bluffton University

Bluffton University net price calculator

$21,239

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average	$12,095
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Bluffton University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$21,239	$886 (4%)	$22,071	$20,939	$19,524	$25,761	$28,408
2021	$22,125	$3,877 (15%)	$22,971	$20,032	$21,802	$22,148	$27,462
2020	$26,002	$292 (1%)	$28,872	$26,058	$22,729	$25,484	$27,846
2019	$26,294	$838 (3%)	$23,506	$24,411	$25,999	$27,145	$28,171
2018	$25,456	$355 (1%)	$21,442	$22,004	$23,087	$26,754	$26,795
2017	$25,101	$3,745 (18%)	$24,445	$22,576	$21,745	$25,794	$28,984
2016	$21,356	$658 (3%)	$17,412	$18,387	$20,202	$22,253	$26,768
2015	$22,014	$210	$19,809	$18,429	$20,573	$23,582	$25,775
2014	$21,804	--	$17,717	$18,486	$20,461	$22,881	$25,093

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Bluffton University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$49,282	$1,220 (3%)	$34,502	$13,380	$1,400
2021	$48,062	$856 (2%)	$34,502	$12,160	$1,400
2020	$47,206	$970 (2%)	$33,736	$12,070	$1,400
2019	$46,236	$2,394 (5%)	$32,766	$12,070	$1,400
2018	$43,842	$910 (2%)	$31,672	$10,770	$1,400
2017	$42,932	$294	$30,762	$10,770	$1,400
2016	$42,638	$148	$30,168	$11,070	$1,400
2015	$42,786	$852 (2%)	$29,316	$12,070	$1,400
2014	$41,934	$1,308 (3%)	$28,504	$12,030	$1,400
2013	$40,626	--	$27,426	$11,800	$1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Bluffton University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 740 dormitories available to its students at $5,586 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Bluffton University is $621 per month.
Does Bluffton University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Bluffton University for one academic year is $5,760, which works out to $640 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Bluffton University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,400.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Bluffton University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,600

If living off-campus, with family: $4,590

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,590
How much is Bluffton University application fees?: Bluffton University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Bluffton University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Bluffton University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,415	$625
For out-of-state students	$1,415	$625

Housing and Meal

Bluffton University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Bluffton University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,760	$5,586	N/A	20	740
2021	$5,760	$5,586	N/A	20	692
2020	$5,648	$5,476	N/A	20	782
2019	$5,484	$5,316	N/A	20	745
2018	$5,540	$5,160	N/A	20	759
2017	$5,374	$5,014	N/A	20	758
2016	$5,222	$4,868	N/A	20	734

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Bluffton University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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