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Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WVPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 97% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Bluefield State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Bluefield, WV. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 97%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.0K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
97% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading440 - 540
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math430 - 540
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite17 - 22
1typical 50% range36
97%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences47% of degrees
Business & Marketing5% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,760
Earnings 5yr: $77,424
Debt: $26,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,592
Earnings 5yr: $74,864
Debt: $22,750
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,441
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,897
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $16,300
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,085
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $30,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,711
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $28,655
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,355
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,684
In-State Tuition$10,648
Out-of-State Tuition$18,376
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
44%
Pell Grants
55%
Take Loans
32%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$35,030
+9% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$38,217
Completion Signals
37%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
55%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,038
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
49%
Part-Time Share
15%
Avg Family Income
$38,147
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