SEPT 26 MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University is honored to announce its recognition as a Top Performer for Social Mobility in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges guidebook. This ranking comes alongside the announcement of being named to the top tier of Midwest Regional Colleges.

This distinction reflects Bluffton’s ongoing commitment to helping students from diverse economic backgrounds achieve academic success and upward mobility. It confirms what we already believe: that access, support and persistent focus on outcomes make a real difference in students’ lives.

Bluffton’s performance in these rankings complements its strong regional standing and growing reputation for value. With more than 90 majors and graduate programs in business, education nutrition and dietetics, and social work, Bluffton remains focused on affordability, student success, and preparing graduates for meaningful work and service.