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
Californian Joshua Lisan never expected to live in Ohio, but the decision is leading him to the career of his dreams. He spent the 2021-22 academic year completing a dietetic internship with Bluffton University.
Ermias Assefa '22, a mathematics major and computer science minor from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, will complete research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory this summer.
I feel honored for all of the opportunities Bluffton has given me. I feel if I wouldn't have come here, I wouldn't have experienced all these great things"
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
BoT Spring Meeting
The board continued its year-long efforts on implementing best practices for engaged boards, met with the university's new co-source fiscal partner, Cliffton, Larson, Allen (CLA) officer and learned about student-retention efforts.
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College of Distinction
Bluffton University has been recognized for excelling in the areas of student engagement, teaching, community and successful outcomes by Colleges of Distinction.
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Transfer honor roll
Bluffton was recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society's 2022 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the dynamic pathways the university has created to support transfer students.
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Ready to build a life
"We believe that Bluffton graduates are prepared for life as well as vocation, for responsible citizenship, for service to all peoples and, ultimately, for the purposes of God's universal kingdom."
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Research symposium
Student research, pre-professional and creative endeavors, ranging from an exploration of the molecular motion of water droplets to a multimedia presentation about a fictional apocalyptic event, were presented.
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Modern Minimalism
Bluffton's year-long exploration of "Cultivating Modern Minimalism" culminated with Civic Engagement Day. More than 20 presentations were available, styled like an in-house conference.
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STEM Scholarships
Bluffton has received a five year Choose Ohio First $138,600 grant by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to support students in STEM fields.
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Rare Bible conserved
A 1531 Froschauer Bible has returned to Musselman Library. The conservation restored the structural integrity of the Bible so it could be examined--with proper handling techniques.
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