Bluefield State University

Public four-year university in Bluefield, WV that costs an average of $11,130 a year after financial aid, admits 97% of applicants and graduates 34% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$11,130
Acceptance rate
97%
Graduation rate
34%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,981

HBCUPublicTown (distant)1,042 undergraduates

Cost of Bluefield State University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$22,066
Tuition and fees, in-state$10,648
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$18,376
Housing and food (on campus)$12,400
Books and supplies$1,500
Average net price after aid$11,130

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$11,246
$75,001–110,000$13,589

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Bluefield State University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate97%
Average SAT989
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)440–540
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)430–540
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)17–22
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate34%
First-year retention55%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$43,786
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$45,981
Rank in West Virginia (earnings)11th of 19 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,000
Typical monthly loan payment$239 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants46%
Students with federal loans51%

Majors and programs at Bluefield State University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (17)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing27$75,984—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions19$50,559—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods27$41,449$31,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations26$38,244—
Accounting and Related Services———
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians———
Biological and Physical Sciences12——
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians17——
Computer and Information Sciences15——
Criminal Justice and Corrections19——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians6——
Engineering-Related Fields10——
Health and Medical Administrative Services6——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities46—$20,037
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians12——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions3——
Social Sciences13——

Certificate programs (9)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services1——
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services4——
Business Administration, Management and Operations3——
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians———
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians5——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Human Resources Management and Services1——
Science Technologies/Technicians1——
Surveying Engineering———

Associate's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing148$73,689$17,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions25$45,795—
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians19——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians13——
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians14——

Master's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations15——

Similar colleges in West Virginia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Glenville State UniversityGlenville$10,748—$44,924
West Virginia State UniversityInstitute$13,62496%$43,742
Concord UniversityAthens$9,48493%$45,054
West Liberty UniversityWest Liberty$8,98897%$49,503
West Virginia University Institute of TechnologyBeckley$14,94237%$62,910
Shepherd UniversityShepherdstown$7,94097%$54,833
Fairmont State UniversityFairmont$10,06099%$49,370
Marshall UniversityHuntington$7,34196%$49,444

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About Bluefield State University

TypePublic four-year university
LocationBluefield, WV
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates1,042
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitebluefieldstate.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Bluefield State University's acceptance rate?

Bluefield State University admits 97% of applicants. Admitted students average 989 on the SAT.

How much does Bluefield State University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $22,066 a year (tuition and fees: $10,648 in-state, $18,376 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,130 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,246.

How much do Bluefield State University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $45,981 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 11th of 19 similar colleges in West Virginia. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($75,984 a year after graduation).

What is Bluefield State University's graduation rate?

34% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 55% of first-year students return for a second year.