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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.7%

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

Programs (45)

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

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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