Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Bluffton University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Bluffton University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$36,298
Out-of-state tuition
$36,298
Average net price
$17,430
Last updated July 29, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Bluffton University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$50,579
4-year attendance
$202,316
4-year tuition
$145,192
4-year net price
$69,720
Bluffton University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $16,521 | $34,058 | $1,377/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,667 | $33,912 | $1,389/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,013 | $32,566 | $1,501/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,361 | $27,218 | $1,947/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $13,482 | $37,097 | $1,124/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Bluffton University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $61,551 | ~53 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $60,827 | ~53 months |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $45,393 | ~71 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $40,964 | ~79 months |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $37,382 | ~87 months |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $35,237 | ~92 months |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $33,857 | ~96 months |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $27,983 | ~116 months |
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Bluffton University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Bluffton University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
37.35%
Federal loan rate
75.60%
Median completer debt
$27,000
Median monthly payment
$286