Bluefield State University
tuition & fees
$17,560
graduate tuition & fees
$18,544
acceptance rate
87%
Student Population
1,306
online students
263
Number of Programs
27
Financial Aid Amount
$8,377
SAT Scores
975
Graduation Rate
35%
Bluefield State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Bluefield, West Virginia.
It has a total enrollment of 1,306 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Bluefield State's acceptance rate is 87.22% last year (undergraduate school).
Bluefield State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Bluefield State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 219 Rock Street, Bluefield, WV 24701-2198 |
| Phone | 304-327-4000 |
| WEB | https://bluefieldstate.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://bluefieldstate.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://bluefieldstate.edu/admissions/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://bluefieldstate.edu/tuition/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://bluefieldstate.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey |
| Veterans Tuition | https://bluefieldstate.edu/resources/registrars-office/veterans |
| Athletic | https://bluefieldstate.edu/student-right-know |
| Disability Service | https://bluefieldstate.edu/resources/academic-success-center/ada-accommodations |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Bluefield State University is 87.22% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 34.39%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87.22 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 34.39 % |
Tuition & Fees
Bluefield State's 2024 tuition & fees is $10,240 for West Virginia residents and $17,560 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.11% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($17,030).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $11,224 for West Virginia residents and $18,544 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 8.89% compared to the last year's rate.
| West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,240 | $17,560 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $11,224 | $18,544 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 1,306 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 263 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Bluefield State has 1,286 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 20 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,306 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,286 |
| Graduate Students | 20 |
| Online Enrollment | 263 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Bluefield State offers 27 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 3 out of the 27 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Bluefield State
| Number of programs | 27 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 3 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |