Building your greater purpose.
How do you prepare for a future that will be different than anyone can imagine? At Bluffton University, the answer is through the Bluffton Blueprint.
Committed to growth
Ninety-nine percent of graduates are employed or engaged in advanced study or long-term service within six months of graduation. Many become leaders in their fields.
Guided by values
Christian values inspire us through discovery, community, respect and service. You will develop the confidence and skills needed to lead in your community and the world.
Shaped by experience
Through the Bluffton Blueprint, a unique blend of foundational courses and experiential learning, you will be prepared for the challenges that come with life.
Rooted in community
At Bluffton, it's all about relationships. You will collaborate with peers; learn from trusted faculty, mentors and coaches; and grow in your spiritual journey.
Profile stories
In high school, I kept to myself... I would have never expected that by my senior year, I would be saying 'How's it going?' to almost every person I passed because they were my friends."
My main goal is to help a school that is helping me. I see this as an opportunity for me to leave a mark on this campus for others to follow."
I didn't get to leave on my own terms... I just have to look at all the valuable knowledge, relationships, adventures and new experiences I did gain while in D.C."
Academics
We know that big challenges lead to even bigger payoffs. That’s why we pair rigorous academics with supportive faculty who are invested in your success. Here, you’ll grow through life-shaping courses, internships and cross-cultural experiences.
The Great Adventure
The Bluffton Blueprint begins with a fall break retreat in the Great Smoky Mountains for all first-year
students, providing the opportunity to reflect on the big questions in life. Who am
I? What values do I live by?
Live in community. Thrive in relationships.
At Bluffton, you will find that our community extends far beyond the classroom. With more than 65 student organizations; 30 music, visual arts and theatre events; and 16 intercollegiate athletic teams on campus, you will find your place.
Designed for 21st century learning.
We seek to enhance your student experience. The Austin E. Knowlton Science Center, designed to transform science education, will join Sommer Center, Yoder Recital Center and Centennial Hall as state-of-the-art facilities.
More than classmates and friends.
Teamwork brings out the best in a person. Whether it’s one of our 16 NCAA DIII varsity teams or an intramural team; no matter if you are competing or in the stands cheering on classmates and friends; We Are Beavers All!
Prepared for life as well as vocation.
Take advantage of student research opportunities, internships and the services of the Center for Career and Vocation. Nothing should ever stand in the way of the person you are meant to be.
Latest news
Commencement 2019
Faculty, family members and friends filled Sommer Center to witness Bluffton's 119th commencement ceremony. State Representative Riordan McClain '06 returned to campus to present the commencement address.
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Prothro forum
In an era when divisiveness and negative rhetoric seems to be admired, Marathana Prothro, assistant professor of communication at Bluffton University, is instead encouraging understanding.
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Commencement speaker
State Representative Riordan McClain, a 2006 Bluffton University graduate, will address the 2019 graduating class during the May 5 Commencement ceremony.
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Accelerated MBA
To prepare professionals to excel in today's high-demand workforce, Bluffton is now offering an accelerated 12-month Leadership Master of Business Administration, in addition to its 24-month program.
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Of Bronze and Bravery
Through artwork, letters and scrapbooks, Archivist Carrie Phillips is sharing Bluffton's unique history during and after World War I. The exhibit "Of Bronze and Bravery" is on display in Musselman Library.
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Alternative Pathway to Licensure
Bluffton is one of five universities in Ohio to provide coursework for an alternative pathway to teaching for professionals who later felt the call to the classroom.
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Trustees meeting
At their winter meeting, the Board of Trustees welcomed a new member; approved new housing options, scholarships and sabbaticals; and granted emeritus status to two retiring faculty members.
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We're All A Little Crazy
"We approach mental health in a way that's like, 'What are the challenges that we all face that ultimately affect our mental health?' which makes it a topic for everyone.'"
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