What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Bluffton University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 4 | Does not count toward any science major. Does not…Does not count toward any science major. Does not fill the Scientific Inquiry Competency for general education. Does fill the biology requirement for the Social Work major. 3 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | Does not count toward any science major. Does not…Does not count toward any science major. Does not fill the Scientific Inquiry Competency for general education. 3 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | Counts as general elective credit. Does not fill…Counts as general elective credit. Does not fill the Writing Well Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology Fills the…PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology Fills the Understanding Self and Society Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Statistics | 3 | BUS/PSY 284 General Statistics Fills the Critical…BUS/PSY 284 General Statistics Fills the Critical Analysis Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CPS 108 Computer Programming | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECN 141 Principles of Macroeconomics Fills the…ECN 141 Principles of Macroeconomics Fills the Understanding Self and Society Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECN 142 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
Show all 33 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 4 | Does not count toward any science major. Does not…Does not count toward any science major. Does not fill the Scientific Inquiry Competency for general education. Does fill the biology requirement for the Social Work major. 3 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | Does not count toward any science major. Does not…Does not count toward any science major. Does not fill the Scientific Inquiry Competency for general education. 3 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | Counts as general elective credit. Does not fill…Counts as general elective credit. Does not fill the Writing Well Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology Fills the…PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology Fills the Understanding Self and Society Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Statistics | 3 | BUS/PSY 284 General Statistics Fills the Critical…BUS/PSY 284 General Statistics Fills the Critical Analysis Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CPS 108 Computer Programming | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECN 141 Principles of Macroeconomics Fills the…ECN 141 Principles of Macroeconomics Fills the Understanding Self and Society Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECN 142 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 4 | Does not count toward any science major. Does not…Does not count toward any science major. Does not fill the Scientific Inquiry Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | GEO 111 Principles of Geography | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPA 111 Beginning Spanish 1 Counts toward the…SPA 111 Beginning Spanish 1 Counts toward the foreign language entrance requirement. Does not count toward the cross-cultural requirement. 3 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | PLS 251 American Political Process Fills the…PLS 251 American Political Process Fills the Understanding Self and Society Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 | |
| Art History | 4 | One Art History course. Fills the Exploring the…One Art History course. Fills the Exploring the Past Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUS 135 Intro to Music | 3 credits |
| Art 2D Design | 3 | Art 202 Design 1 | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | Counts toward the foreign language entrance…Counts toward the foreign language entrance requirement. Does not count toward the cross-cultural requirement. 3 | |
| Drawing | 4 | ART 204 Drawing Fills the Creative Expression…ART 204 Drawing Fills the Creative Expression Competency for general education. 3 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | Counts toward the foreign language entrance…Counts toward the foreign language entrance requirement. Does not count toward the cross-cultural requirement. 3 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | Counts toward the foreign language entrance…Counts toward the foreign language entrance requirement. Does not count toward the cross-cultural requirement. 3 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | Counts toward the foreign language entrance…Counts toward the foreign language entrance requirement. Does not count toward the cross-cultural requirement. 3 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | Counts toward the foreign language entrance r…Counts toward the foreign language entrance r equirement. Does not count toward the cross- cultural requirement. 3 | |
| Latin | 4 | Counts toward the foreign language entrance…Counts toward the foreign language entrance requirement. Does not count toward the cross- cultural requirement. 3 | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 4 | Does not count toward any science major. Does not…Does not count toward any science major. Does not fill the Scientific Inquiry Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 4 | Does not count toward any science major. Does not…Does not count toward any science major. Does not fill the Scientific Inquiry Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Physics B | 4 | Does not count toward any science major. Does not…Does not count toward any science major. Does not fill the Scientific Inquiry Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | Does not count toward any science major. Does not…Does not count toward any science major. Does not fill the Scientific Inquiry Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | Does not count toward any science major. Does not…Does not count toward any science major. Does not fill the Scientific Inquiry Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Research | 4 | General elective credit 3 | |
| Seminar | 4 | General elective credit 3 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | Counts toward the foreign language entrance…Counts toward the foreign language entrance requirement. Does not count toward the cross-cultural requirement. 3 | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio | 4 | ART 202 Design 1 Fills the Creative Expression…ART 202 Design 1 Fills the Creative Expression Competency for general education. 3 | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design Portfolio | 4 | ART 207 Design 2 Fills the Creative Expression…ART 207 Design 2 Fills the Creative Expression Competency for general education. 3 |
Source: bluffton.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 11 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Accounting | 7 |
| Business Administration and Management | 7 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 5 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 5 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 5 |
Show the other 18 majors
| Psychology | 5 |
| Communication | 4 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 3 |
| Social Work | 2 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 2 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 2 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 2 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 2 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 1 |
| Graphic Design | 1 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 1 |
| Writing | 1 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Lima, OH
100,866 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express (TOL)
Nearest hub airport
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.0 of 20
Elevation
830 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
19°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
32.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
14 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$800 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Ohio Northern University10 mi
- Ohio State University-Lima Campus13 mi
- The University of Findlay17 mi
- Bowling Green State University-Main Campus36 mi
- Defiance College37 mi
- Wright State University-Lake Campus40 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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