Tuition and financial aid
Nothing should ever stand in the way of the person you were meant to become.
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
| Basic fees (estimated): | Yearly Amount | Semester Amount |
| Tuition (12-17 hours/semester) | $35,498 | $17,749 |
| Technology fee | 650 | 325 |
| Student activity fee | 150 | 75 |
| Room * | 5,842 | 2,921 |
| Board (15 meal plan **) | 6,024 | 3,012 |
| Room damage deposit (new students only) | 100 | |
| Total | $48,164 | $24,082 |
- 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
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.