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Bluefield State University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Distant | Town

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

15:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$9,840

Out of state

$17,030
Graduate

In state

$9,840

Out of state

$17,030

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
98%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 61.0% $4,440
State/local grants 39.0% $3,733
Institutional grants 87.0% $6,499
Loans 60.0% $6,659

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$10,200 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,600 per year

Personal Expenses

$4,300 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • General Studies
  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
97.17%
  • Apply 813
  • Accepted 790
  • Attend 264

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
$0

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
430-540
ACT Composite
17-22
SAT Reading
440-540
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
60%
Male Students
40%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian75.27%
  2. Black15.39%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities4.96%
  4. Hispanic/Latino3.68%
  5. Asian0.31%
  6. Not Specified0.31%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.08%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,706

Undergraduate students

1,706

Full Time Students
76%
Part Time Students
24%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Wrestling
  • Basketball
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
Female sports:
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Softball
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Football
    • Baseball
    • Wrestling
    • Basketball
    • Track and Field (Indoor)
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Golf
    • Tennis
    • Cross Country
    • Female

    • Soccer
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Basketball
    • Track and Field (Indoor)
    • Gymnastics
    • Tennis
    • Cross Country
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