Paying for Bluffton University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $36,298 2.20% $9,790 -29.13%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Bluffton University (Bluffton) is $36,298 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,790. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,603.
98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $24,925. It could cover 68.67% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $27,589 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Bluffton's 4-year tuition is $149,738, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $216,812.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Bluffton University is $36,298. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 2.20% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,603.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $37,097 , a 2.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Bluffton Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$35,516$14,202
2023-2024$36,298$14,616
Change % 2023-20242.20%2.92%
2024-2025$37,097$15,042

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $9,790. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $13,501.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $6,938 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 29.1% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
Bluffton Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,815$14,202
2023-2024$9,790$14,616
Change % 2023-2024-29.13%2.92%
2024-2025$6,938$15,042

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Bluffton. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,480. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $530.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,447
2023-2024$1,480
2024-2025$1,514
Graduate2022-2023$625
2023-2024$530
2024-2025$449

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,616 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.92% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 8.24% compared to the previous year.
The Bluffton's 2024 on-campus COA is $52,514 and off-campus COA is $52,878.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Bluffton
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$36,298
Room & Board$11,866$8,930
Personal Expenses$2,750$6,050
Books & Supplies$1,600
Cost of Attendance$52,514$52,878
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Bluffton Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Bluffton?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Bluffton is $149,738.
Since the tuition & fees at Bluffton University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Bluffton 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$36,747$37,202$37,662$38,128$149,738
Class of 2029Fall 2025$37,202$37,662$38,128$38,599$151,590
Class of 2030Fall 2026$37,662$38,128$38,599$39,077$153,465
Class of 2031Fall 2027$38,128$38,599$39,077$39,560$155,364
Class of 2032Fall 2028$38,599$39,077$39,560$40,049$157,285

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $216,812.
Bluffton 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$53,181$53,856$54,541$55,235$216,812
Class of 2029Fall 2025$53,856$54,541$55,235$55,938$219,570
Class of 2030Fall 2026$54,541$55,235$55,938$56,651$222,365
Class of 2031Fall 2027$55,235$55,938$56,651$57,374$225,199
Class of 2032Fall 2028$55,938$56,651$57,374$58,107$228,071

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $117,112.
Bluffton 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$28,256$28,931$29,616$30,310$117,112
Class of 2029Fall 2025$28,931$29,616$30,310$31,013$119,870
Class of 2030Fall 2026$29,616$30,310$31,013$31,726$122,665
Class of 2031Fall 2027$30,310$31,013$31,726$32,449$125,499
Class of 2032Fall 2028$31,013$31,726$32,449$33,182$128,371

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Bluffton University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Bluffton
In-StateOut-of-State
Bluffton University$36,298
Case Western Reserve University$64,678
University of Dayton$47,600
Franklin University$9,577
Xavier University$48,126
Cedarville University$36,078
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