Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Bluefield State University is 97.17% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 33.42%. 384 men and 429 women applied to Bluefield State and 376 men and 414 women students were accepted.
Among them, 140 men and 124 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Bluefield State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 813 | 384 | 429 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 790 | 376 | 414 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 264 | 140 | 124 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 97.17% | 97.92% | 96.50% | - | - |
| Yield | 33.42% | 37.23% | 29.95% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 104 students (39% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 50 students (19%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Bluefield State.
The median SAT score is 975 with 490 SAT EBRW and 485 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 540 and the 25th percentile is 440. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 540 and 25th percentile is 430 .
The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75th percentile score of 22 and 25th percentile score of 17 at Bluefield State. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 18.
The SAT and ACT scores at Bluefield State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,084, ACT: 22 - public baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 870 | 975 | 1080 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 440 | 490 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 485 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 21 |
| ACT English | 15 | 18 | 21 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 264 first-year students enrolled in Bluefield State. The proportion of full-time students is 97.73% and part-time students is 2.27%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 53.03% and women students is 46.97%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Bluefield State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 264 | 140 | 124 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 258 | 136 | 122 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Bluefield State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Bluefield State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Bluefield State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | https://bluefieldstate.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://bluefieldstate.edu/admissions/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |