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Bluefield University

Bluefield, Virginia 24605

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Bluefield University is a private town institution in Bluefield, Virginia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 683 undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

27% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,896 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,198.

Established
1922
Motto
Deus, Patria, Lux
Mascot
Victor E. Ram
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I

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63%Acceptance
SAT Avg
683Students
15:1Student:Faculty
27%Grad Rate
$48,896Earnings 10yr
$22,198Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bluefield University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

62.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$29,696
Room & Board$9,814
Books & Supplies$440
Total Cost of Attendance$41,806
Average Net Price$22,198
Median Debt at Graduation$21,855
Monthly Payment (10yr)$232

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,017
$30–48K$22,146
$48–75K$20,952
$75–110K$21,214
$110K+$23,958

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,198

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

38.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (45)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
683
Gender Split
45% / 55%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
46%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 20%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate27.1%
Freshman Retention49.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,923
8 Years$44,360
10 Years$48,896

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,000
Men
$53,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

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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