Head Coach
Guy Neal
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Bluffton University Basketball
Bluffton University offers a direct path to meaningful playing time and degree completion in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Head coach Guy Neal builds a roster that values development over stardom, meaning walk-ons and recruited players compete for minutes based on what they show on the court. You'll earn a degree from an institution with solid regional reputation while playing NCAA Division III basketball, a combination that matters to graduate schools and employers who see both the athletic commitment and the academic rigor. The program emphasizes skill development and basketball IQ over recruiting hype. Players here understand their role quickly and either grow into expanded opportunities or maintain productive minutes as role players. That clarity is practical: you know where you stand and what improvement looks like. Bluffton's location in Ohio puts you in a competitive regional conference where recruiting is straightforward and travel doesn't consume your academic calendar like power-conference schedules do. Transfer portal eligibility is preserved, and the coaching staff respects players who outgrow the level or need to relocate for better fit. That honesty extends to degree options, engineering, business, and education programs carry weight beyond the athletic department. If you're serious about playing college basketball while building a credential that works after sports end, schedule a conversation with Coach Neal's staff. They'll tell you whether you fit their system. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$21,315/yr
Grad rate
53%
Enrollment
582
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $21,315 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $19,463 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,761 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $19,398 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $23,627 / year
- $110,001+
- $23,540 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 582
- Average net price
- $21,315 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $38,690 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $38,690 / year
- Graduation rate
- 53%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Anderson University
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Location Anderson, IN | Enrollment 1,057 | Avg. net price $24,890 |
Berea College
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Location Berea, KY | Enrollment 1,513 | Avg. net price $5,836 |
Bluffton University
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Location Bluffton, OH | Enrollment 582 | Avg. net price $21,315 |
Earlham College
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Location Richmond, IN | Enrollment 670 | Avg. net price $23,002 |
Franklin College
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Location Franklin, IN | Enrollment 900 | Avg. net price $24,343 |
Hanover College
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Location Hanover, IN | Enrollment 1,031 | Avg. net price $20,095 |
Manchester University
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Location North Manchester, IN | Enrollment 936 | Avg. net price $20,763 |
Mount St. Joseph University
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Location Cincinnati, OH | Enrollment 1,129 | Avg. net price $19,231 |
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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Location Terre Haute, IN | Enrollment 2,309 | Avg. net price $43,360 |
Transylvania University
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Location Lexington, KY | Enrollment 1,005 | Avg. net price $21,954 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bluffton University D3?
Yes, Bluffton University is an NCAA Division III program in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Bluffton University men's basketball.
What conference is Bluffton University in?
Bluffton University competes in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Bluffton University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $21,315 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Bluffton University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 582 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Bluffton University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D3, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D3 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Compete at the Level Bluffton University Scouts
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.