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
75.1%(501)
Hispanic
3.0%(20)
African American
14.2%(95)
Asian
0.4%(3)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
2.7%(18)
Unknown
4.3%(29)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color24%
Total Enrollment800
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
53.4%(366)
Women
46.6%(320)

Gender Statistics

Men366

46% of total enrollment

Women320

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bluffton University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 58% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.2%(1)
18-19
18.5%(110)
20-21
48.0%(286)
22-24
30.7%(183)
25+
2.7%(16)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
44.0%(33)
25+
56.0%(42)

Age Diversity Insights

58%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

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 67% in-state residents, 31% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
67.4%(128)
Out-of-State
31.1%(59)
International
1.6%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State128

67% of student body

Out-of-State59

31% 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

2%

Non-Traditional Age

Bluffton University - Demographics & Diversity