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Bluffton University Women's Basketball

The Bluffton University women's basketball program competes in NCAA Division III (D3) as a member of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, based in Bluffton, Ohio. The program is better funded than 38% of D3 women's basketball programs, earning a C for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 34% of D3 women's basketball programs, and the school is more affordable than 85% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
18
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
rural
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
736
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
67%
State
Ohio
City
Bluffton
Address
1 University Drive
Staff
Chad Shutler
Head Coach
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 34% of D3 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
60%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
53%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$41,940
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$49,547
B

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 85% of D3 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$36,562
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$36,562
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,220
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$20,429
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 38% of D3 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$159,644
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$43,505
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
Not reported
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