Bluefield University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Bluefield, VA that costs an average of $18,402 a year after financial aid, admits 59% of applicants and graduates 26% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$18,402
Acceptance rate
59%
Graduation rate
26%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$52,571

Private nonprofitTown (distant)614 undergraduates

Cost of Bluefield University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$39,316
Tuition and fees, in-state$26,770
Housing and food (on campus)$9,480
Books and supplies$440
Average net price after aid$18,402

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$18,103
$30,001–48,000$18,527
$48,001–75,000$18,280
$75,001–110,000$18,527
$110,001+$18,617

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

Admissions

Acceptance rate59%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate26%
First-year retention61%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$45,291
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$52,571
Rank in Virginia (earnings)33rd of 51 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,814
Typical monthly loan payment$248 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants51%
Students with federal loans71%

Majors and programs at Bluefield University

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

Bachelor's degree programs (33)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing31$79,061—
Criminal Justice and Corrections40$50,074$21,125
Business Administration, Management and Operations50$47,233$25,668
Human Services52$35,992$20,167
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness41$33,358$21,500
Accounting and Related Services———
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management———
Biology12——
Business/Commerce———
Chemistry———
Communication and Media Studies5——
Computer and Information Sciences1——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management10——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft5——
English Language and Literature2——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———
Fine and Studio Arts———
Graphic Communications6——
History1——
Management Information Systems and Services———
Mathematics4——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other6——
Music8——
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries———
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other———
Psychology4——
Psychology, Other———
Religion/Religious Studies8——
Security Science and Technology5——
Social Sciences———
Special Education and Teaching———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods20——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5——

Associate's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities53——
Religion/Religious Studies1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2——

Master's degree programs (9)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing32$102,833—
Biology189$33,512$37,166
Business Administration, Management and Operations63—$26,785
Curriculum and Instruction9——
Educational Administration and Supervision6——
Finance and Financial Management Services———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions16——
Student Counseling and Personnel Services5——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas7——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———

Similar colleges in Virginia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Bon Secours Memorial College of NursingRichmond——$79,558
Randolph CollegeLynchburg$22,10194%$53,121
Hollins UniversityRoanoke$21,23868%$48,102
Ferrum CollegeFerrum$18,07089%$48,617
Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg$24,731100%$58,912
Sweet Briar CollegeSweet Briar$21,85676%$54,986
Southern Virginia UniversityBuena Vista$23,91396%$53,570
Hampden-Sydney CollegeHampden-Sydney$26,62641%$76,989

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About Bluefield University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationBluefield, VA
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates614
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitebluefield.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Bluefield University's acceptance rate?

Bluefield University admits 59% of applicants.

How much does Bluefield University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $39,316 a year (tuition and fees: $26,770). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,402 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,103.

How much do Bluefield University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $52,571 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 33rd of 51 similar colleges in Virginia. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($79,061 a year after graduation).

What is Bluefield University's graduation rate?

26% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 61% of first-year students return for a second year.