Bluefield State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 97.23%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 975. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,648
- Out-of-State Tuition: $18,376
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Bluefield State:
- Total Enrollment: 1,141, including 310 online students
- 1,117 Undergraduate, 24 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.8% men, 60.2% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 37%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 8%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 55%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 27 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 3 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 1 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
Bluefield State Overview
Bluefield State University (Bluefield State) is a four-year, public school located in Bluefield, WV. It is a historically black college/university. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The Bluefield State's tuition & fees is $10,648 for West Virginia residents and $18,376 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 76% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,063.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,141 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Bluefield State's acceptance rate is 97.23% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 32.78%. The median SAT score is 975 and the ACT score is 20.
Bluefield State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Bluefield State University is $10,648 for in-state students and $18,376 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,656 for in-state students and $19,384 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,072 for West Virginia residents and $19,230 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,105 for West Virginia residents and $20,262 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,648 | $18,376 |
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| Graduate | $11,656 | $19,384 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,072 | $19,230 |
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| Graduate | $12,105 | $20,262 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Bluefield State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Bluefield State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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