Bluffton University

Bluffton University is a private Christian university in Bluffton, Ohio, with roots in the Mennonite tradition and a mission that combines academic study, community engagement, and peace-centered values. Founded in 1899, the institution serves undergraduate and graduate students on a residential campus in northwest Ohio and emphasizes learning that connects intellectual growth with service, ethical leadership, and cross-cultural understanding.

Its academic offerings span arts and sciences, business, education, health sciences, and graduate study. Bluffton’s undergraduate programs include majors such as accounting, business administration, communication and media, criminal justice, dietetics, education, exercise science, social work, and sport management, alongside strong liberal arts disciplines. The university also operates graduate programs including an MBA, a Master of Social Work, and education-focused master’s degrees and endorsements, extending its reach beyond traditional-age undergraduates to working professionals and school personnel.