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Bluffton University
  • 4 Year
  • BLUFFTON, OH
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Bluffton University
#27 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • BLUFFTON, OH
  • 336 reviews
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    Bluffton University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    95%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $5,586 / year
    Poll
    46%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 56 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 30 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,760 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 26 responses
    • Marbeck
      31%
    • Cookies at Marbeck/Tenders at Bob's
      15%
    • The milkshakes at Bob's Place
      15%
    • Red Hot Grill in Marbeck
      12%
    • Salad
      12%
    • Bob's
      8%
    • None of these
      4%
    50%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 18 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 13 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      23%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      69%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      8%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    91%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 22 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 16 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      69%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      31%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 20 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      20%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      65%
    • We have campus police?
      15%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 23 responses
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      70%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      30%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Diving, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Diving, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Newspaper, Radio Station, Student Government
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Musical Theater, Music Ensembles, Pep Band
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 15 responses
    • Dam Jam
      27%
    • Marbeck After Dark
      20%
    • Riley Creek Festival
      13%
    • Sporting events
      13%
    • Bingo
      7%
    • Cabaret for a Cause
      7%
    • Homecoming
      7%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 18 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      6%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      11%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      17%
    • Parties? What parties?
      67%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 7 responses
    • May Day celebration
      43%
    • Homecoming
      14%
    • Homecoming
      14%
    • spring break
      14%
    • We don't party
      14%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    95%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 21 responses
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