Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Bluefield State University
Bluefield State University is a public historically black university (HBCU) in Bluefield, West Virginia, United States. The university is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund but is now a predominantly white institution (PWI).
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97%
Acceptance
$13,684
Net price
1,042
Enrollment
37%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
97%
Acceptance rate
989
SAT average
20
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$13,684
Average net price
$10,648
In-state tuition
$18,376
Out-of-state tuition
$11,512
Room & board
$1,500
Books & supplies
$21,839
Total cost of attendance
44%
Students receiving Pell grants
55%
Students with federal loans
$18,250
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$38,217
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$35,030
Median earnings (6 yrs)
37%
Graduation rate
55%
Retention rate
61%
Earn more than a HS grad
$8,826
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,042
Total enrollment
15%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
49%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Bluefield State University FAQ
Is Bluefield State University a public or private school?
Bluefield State University is a public institution located in Bluefield, WV.
What is the acceptance rate at Bluefield State University?
Bluefield State University has an acceptance rate of 97%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Bluefield State University cost?
The average annual net price at Bluefield State University is $13,684 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $10,648 in-state and $18,376 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Bluefield State University?
About 37% of students at Bluefield State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Bluefield State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Bluefield State University students earn a median of $38,217 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Bluefield State University?
Admitted students at Bluefield State University have an average SAT score of 989 and an ACT midpoint of 20. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Bluefield State University?
Bluefield State University enrolls about 1,042 students.
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