Bluefield State University
4-years Public College In Bluefield, WV
Bluefield State University (referred to as Bluefield State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Bluefield, WV. Bluefield State University is a historically black school.It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Bluefield State University is $10,240 for West Virginia residents and $17,560 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 1,306 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).The highest degree offered at Bluefield State University is Master's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, and Master's degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $10,240 (West Virginia Residents) $17,560 (out-of-state) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 97.17% |
| Student Population | 1,306 |
| Test Scores | 975 (SAT) 20 (ACT) |
| Graduation Rate | 35% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
Bluefield State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1951 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Bluefield State University is $10,240 for West Virginia residents and $17,560 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Bluefield State University is $11,224 for West Virginia residents and $18,544 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Bluefield State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 76 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,377 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Bluefield State University is 97.17% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 33.42%. The average SAT score is 975 and the average ACT score is 20. Bluefield State University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,306 students are attending at Bluefield State University (1,286 undergraduate students). There are 63 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 39 part-time faculty working for Bluefield State University. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 146 (full-time) and 49 (part-time). The graduation rate at Bluefield State University is 35% and transfer-out rate is 14%. The retention rate is 58% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Bluefield State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Bluefield State University offers study abroad, teacher certification program. On Bluefield State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
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Bluefield State University Mission Statement
The mission of Bluefield State College is to provide students an affordable, accessible opportunity for public higher education. An historically black institution, Bluefield State College prepares students for diverse professions, graduate study, informed citizenship, community involvement, and public service in an ever-changing global society. The College demonstrates its commitment to the student's intellectual, personal, ethical, and cultural development by providing a dedicated faculty and staff, quality educational programs, and strong student support services in a nurturing environment.