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Bluefield State University

Bluefield State University is a small, public institution located in Bluefield, wv. Founded in 1895, Bluefield State University offers undergraduate degrees in 26 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,244 undergraduates
cost $9,840 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Bluefield State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 97.2%
SAT score average 999
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.42
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Bluefield State University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Criminal Justice and Corrections

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,840
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,200
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $4,300
Cost of attendance* $25,940
Average financial aid package $3,741
Estimated cost $22,199 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,030
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,200
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $4,300
Cost of attendance* $33,130
Average financial aid package $3,741
Estimated cost $29,389 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Bluefield State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,244, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

1,303

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
74%
African American %
15%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
3%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Bluefield State University, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 219 Rock Street, Bluefield, WV 24701-2198
phone 304-327-4000
address https://bluefieldstate.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Bluefield State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Bluefield State University?

Bluefield State University is located in Bluefield, wv.

What is the acceptance rate at Bluefield State University? 

The acceptance rate for Bluefield State University is 97%.

What’s the average GPA for Bluefield State University?

The average high school GPA for Bluefield State University students was 3.42.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Bluefield State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Bluefield State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $103,760.

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