Tuition and financial aid
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We offer a wide range of scholarships based on academic achievement, musical or artistic talent, community involvement and more.
Cost
Additional fees for books and travel, estimated $1,800
2023-24 FEE SCHEDULE
| Semester Amount | Yearly Amount | ||
| Tuition (12-17 hours/semester) | $17,749 | $35,498 | |
| Technology fee | 325 | 650 | |
| Student activity fee | 75 | 150 | |
| Room | 2,921 | 5,842 | |
| Board (15 meal plan) | 3,012 | 6,024 | |
| Room damage deposit (new students only) | 100 | ||
| Total | $24,082 | $48,164 |
- Tuition:
- Charge per semester hour if less than 12 hours: $1,480 per semester hour
- Charge per semester hour over 17 up to and including 20 hours: $1,045 per semester hour
- Charge per semester hour over 20 hours: $1,480 per semester hour
- Technology fee covers:
- Access to the campus network
- High speed Internet connection from the residence hall room and around campus
- Campus email address
- Access to online course information and student records
- Technology center access
- Access to OhioLINK electronic library resources
- Regular upgrades to student computing resources
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
International student grant
A grant ranging from $1,000-$9,000 recognizes that international students encounter
additional costs to travel to Bluffton University. $1,000 is automatically given to
all qualified applicants. New students may apply for up to $9,000 based on financial
need. This grant is renewable for four years.
Many additional scholarships and grants are available to international students at
Bluffton.
Bluffton scholarships and grants >
In addition, international students can work on campus and earn the following:
| Campus work-study (academic year) | $2,340 |
| Summer employment | $4,960 |
Deposit
After you have applied and been accepted as a Bluffton University student, make a deposit of $2,000 to secure your place at Bluffton University. It is not in addition to your Bluffton tuition. It will be deducted from your bill. The deposit is non-refundable after May 1.