Bluefield is a city in West Virginia and it is the county seat of Mercer county. Its population is 40,640. There are 5 colleges near Bluefield, West Virginia - 4 public and 1 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 4 colleges are in 30 miles from Bluefield. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 3 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 6,270 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $16,881 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 83.03% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 963.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield State University In Bluefield |
Public four-years |
$18,376 ($10,648) | $19,384 ($11,656) | 1,141 | 13 to 1 |
| Bluefield University In Bluefield |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$26,770 | $9,540 | 959 | 14 to 1 |
| Mercer County Technical Education Center 9.1 miles from Bluefield |
Public 2-4 years |
$5,814 | Not Offered | 120 | 11 to 1 |
| Concord University 16.0 miles from Bluefield |
Public four-years |
$22,000 ($10,664) | $11,370 | 1,943 | 16 to 1 |
| Wytheville Community College 22.4 miles from Bluefield |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,445 ($5,007) | Not Offered | 2,107 | 23 to 1 |
