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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate87.2%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 998
Reading & WritingMid: 500
440540
MathMid: 495
430540
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 20
1722
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
Programs (26)
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
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia