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Bluefield State University

Bluefield, West Virginia 24701-2198

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Bluefield State University is a public town institution in Bluefield, West Virginia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 998.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,217 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,529.

Established
1895
Motto
"Accept The Challenge"
Mascot
Sir Blue
Type
Public historically black university
Conference
now defunct West Virginia
Division
Division II
87%Acceptance
998SAT Avg
1,231Students
17:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$38,217Earnings 10yr
$12,529Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bluefield State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 998

Reading & WritingMid: 500
440540
MathMid: 495
430540

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1722

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

998

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,240
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,560
Room & Board$11,327
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$20,747
Average Net Price$12,529
Median Debt at Graduation$18,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$193

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,971
$30–48K$11,213
$48–75K$11,772
$75–110K$16,204
$110K+$15,428

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,529

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,038

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (26)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,231
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
49%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 17%
Hispanic 4%
Two+ 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate34.6%
Freshman Retention55.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,030
8 Years$40,604
10 Years$38,217

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$27,700
Men
$39,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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