Bluefield University Admission Requirements

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Bluefield University Admission Overview

Bluefield University admission requirements are competitive. Last year Bluefield University admitted 59.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.31 GPA (B+). Bluefield University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bluefield University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

59.3%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

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Acceptance Rate

The Bluefield University acceptance rate is 59.3%. Last year, 822 of 1,386 applicants were admitted. That is the 12th lowest acceptance rate in Virginia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Bluefield University and can you get accepted?

Bluefield University is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Bluefield University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.31. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bluefield University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.31

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.31

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Bluefield University typically have around a 3.31 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Bluefield University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #31 in Virginia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Bluefield University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 6.8% Good
3.75 to 3.99 12.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 15.4% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 10.3% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 15.4% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 21.4% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 17.9% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.8% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

52% of Bluefield University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 20% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Bluefield University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 5%
Top 25% of class 20%
Top 50% of class 52%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Bluefield University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 621 621 1,386
Accepted 311 395 822
Acceptance Rate 50% 64% 59%
Enrolled 40 112 152
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 28% 18%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Bluefield University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Bluefield University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Bluefield University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Bluefield University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Bluefield University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 59.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.31 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231554.

GPA calculator: Bluefield University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026