| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
910 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
746 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
164 |
| Total graduate students: |
101 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
92 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
9 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
12% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 12.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 75.1% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.7% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 2.3% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.1% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.4% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.1% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 84.6% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.6% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.5% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.7% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
65 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Bluffton, OH |
| Population of city/town: |
4,257 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Course locations in Archbold and Piqua. |
| Nearest major city: |
Dayton, OH |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
80 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
143,355 |
| Online campus map: |
www.bluffton.edu/
admission/location/
directions.html |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (70%)
- women's dorms (13%)
- men's dorms (15%)
- other housing including Theme housing. (2%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
93% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
88% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
12% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All traditional students must live on campus unless living with parents. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
65% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, Drugs, gambling, and profanity prohibited. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
170 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. Special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Visual arts and peace arts centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Bluffton Connection |
| Number of honor societies: |
2 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
48 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Chapel Ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Reign Storm, SERVE, Shining Through; Hall Ministry, Pastoral Assistance, and Worship Dance Teams; Spiritual Life and Sunday Night Worship Committees |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Multicultural Student Organization, Safe Spaces, Women's Circle |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Connection |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Camerata Singers, Concert Band, Gospel Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Musical Theatre, Improve Troupe, University Chorale, Choral Society, Marbeck Center Board, Young Democrats, College Republicans, People's Movement for the Advancement of History, Peer Awareness Leaders, Women's Issues Circle, Habitat for Humanity International Campus Chapter; Ohio Collegiate Music Education and Nutrition Associations; art, English, Espanol, P.E.A.C.E., Japanese anime, social work, sports management, recreation, investment, and science clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Phill Talavinia,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Kimberly Schimmoeller,
Associate Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
purple and white |
| School mascot: |
J. Denny Beaver and Jenny Beaver |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
NCAA, Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | HCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | HCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | HCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Men's football | no | HCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | HCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | HCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | HCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | HCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | HCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | HCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | HCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | HCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | HCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | HCAC, NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
46% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
45% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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baseball, practice, soccer, and softball fields; basketball (indoor/outdoor) and tennis courts; gymnasium, health/fitness education center, stadium |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, bowling, cornhole, flag football, golf, skiing, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand), yoga
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Toledo, OH (60 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Dayton, OH (80 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Fostoria, OH (35 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Lima, OH (15 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
65% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
14% immediately, 26% within one year of graduation, 30% within 5 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Bluffton University, Bowling Green State University, Methodist Theological School, Ohio State University-Columbus, Ohio University, University of Dayton, University of Findlay, University of Michigan, University of Toledo. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
91% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Auto-Owners Insurance, Blue Jackets, Capabilities, Catholic Charities, Cleveland Cavaliers, Columbus Clippers, Columbus, Cooper Tire Company, Crime Victim Service's, Lima Memorial Hospital, Lutheran Social Services, Marathon Petroleum Company, multiple social service agencies, multiple school districts in Ohio and Indiana, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Pittsburgh PULSE Program, St. Rita's Medical Center, Sherwin-Williams, Social Security Administration, Speedway SuperAmerica, State Farm Insurance, The Kroger Company, The Right Thing, various social service agencies. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Elbert Dubenion, NFL player
- Phyllis Diller, comedian
- Judson Laipley, pop culture Dance Evolution.
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