Bluffton University Demographics & Diversity Overview

24%
Minority Students
47%
Female Students
2%
International
11
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bluffton University has a diverse student body with 24% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
75.4%(487)
Hispanic
2.8%(18)
African American
13.5%(87)
Asian
0.5%(3)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(1)
Two or More Races
2.6%(17)
Unknown
5.1%(33)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color24%
Total Enrollment745
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Bluffton University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Bluffton University has a gender distribution of 47% female students and 53% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
53.5%(355)
Women
46.5%(309)

Gender Statistics

Men355

48% of total enrollment

Women309

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bluffton University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bluffton University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 79% in-state residents, 19% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
79.0%(128)
Out-of-State
19.1%(31)
International
1.9%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State128

79% of student body

Out-of-State31

19% of student body

International3

2% of student body

States Represented

11 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

24%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

47%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age