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Bluefield State University

Public, 4-year

219 Rock Street, Bluefield, WV 24701-2198

(304) 327-4000

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Quick Facts

1,231

Total Enrollment

87%

Acceptance Rate

35%

Graduation Rate

$35,030

Median Earnings (6yr)

$10,240

In-State Tuition

$12,529

Avg Net Price

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

998

Avg SAT Score

About Bluefield State University

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size 1,000 - 4,999
HBCU Yes

Location

Address 219 Rock Street
City Bluefield, WV
ZIP Code 24701-2198
County Mercer County

President/Chief Administrator: Robin C. Capehart (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Health Professions 48%
Liberal Arts 8%
Business 8%
Education 5%
Social Sciences 4%
Protective Services 4%
Computer Science 2%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 1,231

Student Demographics

Male 40%
Female 60%
White 72%
Black 17%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 0%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 440 490 540
SAT Math 430 485 540
ACT Composite 17 20 22

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $10,240
Out-of-State Tuition $17,560

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 41%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $10,971
$30,001 - $48,000 $11,213
$48,001 - $75,000 $11,772
$75,001 - $110,000 $16,204
$110,001+ $15,428

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$35,030

6 Years After

$40,604

8 Years After

$38,217

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $19,205  |  75th percentile: $51,005

Earnings by Family Income Background

$30,928

Low Income

$40,372

Middle Income

$41,447

High Income

Student Outcomes

55%

Full-Time Retention

13%

Part-Time Retention

35%

Graduation Rate