Costs & financial aid

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Financial Aid at Bluffton University 

When you choose Bluffton, you're making an investment in yourself. Making this investment a financial reality is a fundamental objective at Bluffton University. In fact, we’re consistently featured as a “Best Buy in College Education” by Barron’s magazine. We encourage you to explore these pages to learn more about ways we will assist you in financing this important investment in your future.

At Bluffton, nearly 100% of our students receive some form of financial aid. In 2007-08, the average award for first-year students with need was more than $21,500. We offer a wide range of scholarships based on academic achievement, musical or artistic talent, community involvement and leadership.

Our Promise

If you are serious about attending Bluffton, we have financial aid programs to make this exceptional educational opportunity financially possible.

"I was so excited when my son and daughter expressed their desire to attend Bluffton. I was also apprehensive knowing the cost of education. With the individualized guidance of the financial aid office, the dream quickly became reality. Now my children are experiencing the values and quality education that I received at Bluffton."
Larry Archer '76, parent and alumnus

Alisha Maggart '08 Alisha Maggart '08 Throughout my four years at Bluffton, I have found the financial aid office to always be willing to assist students or parents, addressing their every question or concern.