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Bluefield State University

Acceptance Rate 97.17 %
SAT Average 975
Tuition & Fees $17,560
($10,240)
Student Population 1,306
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,377

Academic Overview

Bluefield State University is a public, four-years institute located in Bluefield, West Virginia. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $10,240 for West Virginia residents and $17,560 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,224 for West Virginia residents and $18,544 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 1,306 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 97.17% and the graduation rate is 35% last year.
The salary after graduation from Bluefield State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $31,900. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Bluefield State's tuition & fees is $10,240 for West Virginia residents and $17,560 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $11,224 for in-state students and $18,544 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
West Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,240$17,560
Graduate$11,224$18,544
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Bluefield State. The acceptance rate of Bluefield State is 97.17% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 33.42%. The average graduation rate is 35% and the transfer-out rate is 14%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,377 and 76% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,306 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Bluefield State University is 97.17 %.
Acceptance Rate
97.17%
Graduation Rate for Bluefield State University is 35 %
Graduation Rate
35%
Transfer-out Rate for Bluefield State University is 14 %
Transfer-out Rate
14%
Retention Rate for Bluefield State University is 58 %
Retention Rate
58%
Student Population for Bluefield State University is 1,306
Student Population
1,306
Student to Faculty Ratio for Bluefield State University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,377 at Bluefield State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,377

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address219 Rock Street, Bluefield, WV 24701-2198
Phone304-327-4000
WEBhttps://bluefieldstate.edu/
Admissionhttps://bluefieldstate.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://bluefieldstate.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Aidhttps://bluefieldstate.edu/tuition/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://bluefieldstate.studentaidcalculator.com/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://bluefieldstate.edu/resources/registrars-office/veterans
Athletichttps://bluefieldstate.edu/student-right-know
Disability Servicehttps://bluefieldstate.edu/resources/academic-success-center/services#disabled-students

Offered Degrees

Bluefield State offers 23 major programs through online and on-site education where 2 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's50
Bachelor's162
Less Than 1 Year Certificate20

Special Learning Opportunities

Bluefield State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:198)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,200)

Veterans Benefits

Bluefield State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges