Tuition and fees
The Estimated Cost of Attendance is the combination of Direct Charges (tuition, housing, dining and fees) and Variable Expenses (textbooks, transportation and personal expenses).
Variable expenses are estimates and vary based on your personal choices. The Estimated Cost of Attendance below is required by federal regulations.
Tuition and cost information 2023-24
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Direct charges before financial aid |
Per semester |
Annual |
| Tuition (12-20 hours/semester (Rates for part-time/overloads) |
$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 |
|
Estimated scholarships and financial aid |
Per semester |
Annual |
| Average scholarship package | ||
| Federal student loans (dependent first year students) | ||
| Total estimated aid | ||
| Estimated remaining balance |
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Bluffton scholarships and grants
Federal regulations require institutions provide an estimate of all costs associated with attending Bluffton University. Textbooks, supplies, personal expenses and transportation costs are the responsibility of the student and costs vary.
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Estimated variable costs |
Per semester |
Annual |
| Textbooks and supplies | ||
| Personal expenses | ||
| Transportation |
The campus bookstore offers books for purchase or rent, including buyback options. New students at Bluffton
will be presented with options during summer orientation.
Part-time and overload tuition rate
| Per semester hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-time (fewer than 12 hours per semester) | $1,480 |
| Overload (more than 20 hours per semester) | $1,480 |
Room and board
Room and board includes fees for living in the residence halls and meals. Students who live in Neufeld Hall or Ramseyer Hall are charged an additional $100 per semester. There is an additional charge for apartment living. Students living in the apartments must select at least an Apartment 70 block meal plan, where students in other residence halls must select a 10 meal plan at the minimum.
| Residence Hall | Room charge per semester |
Super Single charge per semester |
|---|---|---|
| Bren-Dell, Ropp, Hirschy Complex | $2,921 | $3,691 |
| Neufeld, Ramseyer (air conditioned) | $3,021 | $3,791 |
| Riley Court apartments (air conditioned) | $4,240 |
Meal plans
Residential students are initially billed for the Premier 15-meal plan. Each meal plan includes “Beaver Bucks,” dollars that can be used to purchase food items in the snack bar or additional meals in The Commons. Residential students are required to choose one of three meal plans: Full Value 20 plus meal plan, Premier 15 Plus meal plan or Basic 10 Plus meal plan. First-year students must select between the 20 meal plan or the 15 meal plan their first semester, and have the option of selecting the 10 meal plan beginning their second semester. Commuter and apartment meal plans are also available.
Meal plan options
| Full Value 20 Plus 20 meal plan per week w/ $50 Beaver Bucks Our best value meal plan. This traditional plan provides students personal access to the Commons for each of our 20 meals per week. Plus, students receive $50 in Beaver Bucks each semester. You don't have to worry about keeping track of your meals and you will always have three meals a day and two on Sunday. |
$3,068 |
| Premier 15 Plus 15 meal plan per week w/ $100 Beaver Bucks This dining option offers more flexibility by allowing students any 15 meals per week in the Commons. Plus, students receive $100 in Beaver Bucks per semester. |
$2,945 |
| Basic 10 plus 10 meal plan per week w/$150 Beaver Bucks This plan provides students access to any 10 meals per week in the Commons. Plus, students receive $150 in Beaver Bucks each semester. This plan is not available during fall semester for first-year students. |
$2,828 |
| Apartment block 70 70 meals per semester w/ $150 Beaver Bucks This plan provides students living in the university apartments with the option of 70 meals per semester in the Commons. Plus, students receive $150 in Beaver Bucks that can be used for purchases in Bob’s Place or additional meals in the Commons. This plan is only available for those living in the university apartments. |
$1,114 |
| Commuter options Commuters have the option of purchasing Beaver Bucks in any amount. |
more information about meal plans and Beaver Bucks >
billing, payment plan and refund information
Bluffton University uses electronic billing (e-bill) as its official billing method. The student is responsible for viewing and paying their student account e-bill by the scheduled due date. Students will be sent an e-bill beginning June 30 and the first of every month thereafter if a balance remains.