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Bluffton University
- 1 University Drive
- Bluffton, OH 45817
- OPEID College Code: 00301600
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- General Phone: (419) 358-3000
- President: James M. Harder
- Website: www.bluffton.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 1,117
- College Mascot: Beavers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Mennonite Church
- Mission Statement
- Bluffton University is a liberal arts university in northwestern Ohio founded in 1899 and is affiliated with Mennonite Church USA. Shaped by the historic peace church tradition and nourished by a desire for excellence in all phases of its programs, Bluffton University seeks to prepare students of all backgrounds for life as well as vocation, for responsible citizenship, for service to all peoples and ultimately for the purposes of God's universal kingdom.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.bluffton.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 749 | 594 | 1,343 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 401 (54%) | 416 (70%) | 817 (61%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 91 (23%) | 117 (28%) | 208 (25%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 51 | 25% |
| ACT ® Exam | 190 | 91% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 94% | 33% | 88% | 98% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,449 | $4,034 | $1,972 | $10,534 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Number in Default | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 424 | 340 | 279 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $21,780 | $20,570 | $19,028 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,780 | $20,570 | $19,028 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,294 | $7,082 | $6,682 |
| Other Expenses | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $32,074 | $30,652 | $28,710 |
| Out of State | $32,074 | $30,652 | $28,710 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,680 | $21,470 | $19,928 |
| Out of State | $22,680 | $21,470 | $19,928 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $22,680 | $21,470 | $19,928 |
| Out of State | $22,680 | $21,470 | $19,928 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,117 Undergraduate: 1,000 Graduate: 117
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 485 Female: 632
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 432 Female: 568
- Graduate Gender Male: 53 Female: 64
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,000 Part-Time: 117
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 913 Part-Time: 87
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 87 Part-Time: 30
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 19 | 2% |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.09% |
| Black | 42 | 4% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 2% |
| White | 989 | 89% |
| Unknown | 32 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 117 | 10% |
| Ages 18-19 | 341 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 352 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 123 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 38 | 3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 28 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 25 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 31 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 10 | 0.9% |
| Age Uknown | 52 | 5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 230 | 169 | 61 |
| Faculty Status | 66 | 66 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 29 | 29 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 8 | - | 8 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 116 | 66 | 50 |
| Primarily Instruction | 116 | 66 | 50 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 28 | 26 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 47 | 43 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 39 | 34 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 25 | 20 | 5 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 14 | 14 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,303 (66) | $50,931 (45) | $48,957 (21) |
| Professor | $57,034 (23) | $57,146 (18) | $56,630 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $52,464 (14) | $53,817 (8) | $50,658 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,191 (28) | $44,242 (18) | $44,100 (10) |
| Instructor | $36,400 (1) | $36,400 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,303 (66) | $50,931 (45) | $48,957 (21) |
| Professor | $57,034 (23) | $57,146 (18) | $56,630 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $52,464 (14) | $53,817 (8) | $50,658 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,191 (28) | $44,242 (18) | $44,100 (10) |
| Instructor | $36,400 (1) | $36,400 (1) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 286 | 199 | 87 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 248 | 177 | 71 |
| Baseball | 38 | 38 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 21 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 42 | 28 | 14 |
| Football | 71 | 71 | - |
| Soccer | 55 | 33 | 22 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Tennis | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $18,912 | $17,512 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,040 | $5,357 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 35 | 20 | 15 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 56% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 49% |
| Female | 62% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 57% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 8 | 16 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 8 | 10 |
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