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ACCEPTANCE RATE

54.97%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

6

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$19,805

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Youth Ministry Courses

The world of Youth Ministry is an area of emphasis defined as an age-specific religious ministry that provides support, ministry, and spiritual guidance to young adults, adolescents, and children. From an academic standpoint, Youth ministry is a defined faith group or religious organization designed to minister and engage with the youth in a community and to youth that attend a specific place of worship. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer youth ministry courses.

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Bluffton University

Also known as Belmont College

68094 Hammond Road, St Clairsville, OH

Bluffton University provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Bluffton, Ohio and operated as a private institution. The school's Mennonite Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Nearly 1,100 students enroll at Bluffton University annually.

Areas of study offered at Bluffton University include but are not limited to:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Public Administration And Social Services
  • Education
  • Family And Consumer Sciences
  • Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 900 to 1100 for the SAT exam and in a range of 19 to 24 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. 64% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 20% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at bluffton.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $4,700 per year. Students attending Bluffton University may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Bluffton University is the "Beavers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, programs, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.bluffton.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Youth Ministry program at Belmont College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Clergy

Description

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, clergy employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate programs designed to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling and guidance relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, directors, religious activities and education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates Bluffton University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Bluffton University may provide services like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

Bluffton University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference)
  • Track and Field (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference)
  • Football (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball