Bluffton, OH · Private nonprofit university · Rural (distant)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $35,516 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $35,516 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,602 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $49,458 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $21,231 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $28,227 less than the sticker price — about 57% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-III |
| Men’s varsity sports (7) | Football (151), Track & Field (61), Baseball (48), Basketball (28), Soccer (24), Golf (10), Swimming & Diving (4) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Soccer (32), Track & Field (25), Volleyball (23), Softball (19), Basketball (18), Golf (9), Swimming & Diving (4) |
| Softball conference | HCAC |
| Head softball coach | Paige Jansen |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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