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Bluffton University Demographics & Diversity

Bluffton, Ohio

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Very Low

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bluffton University are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 15% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Bluffton University students
Race Percent of Students
White 85%
Black 6%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 0%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 3%
International 0%
Race Unknown 2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Very High

There are 2% more female students than male students enrolled at Bluffton University with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bluffton University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Bluffton University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 49%
Women 51%
Enrollment by gender for Bluffton University students
Gender Number of Students
Men 368
Women 377

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

Bluffton University serves a very low number of students outside of Ohio, with 79 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Bluffton University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 79%
Out of State 19%
Foreign 2%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$59,827 per year

47% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
745
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 11.4%
Part time Undergrads 10.9%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201371 IPEDS survey data for Bluffton University.

Last updated February 24, 2024