Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Bluefield, West Virginia |
| Online | bluefieldstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Bluefield, West Virginia, Bluefield State College is a small four year public college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,019 prospective students applied, and 987 were granted admission. Of those admitted 346 enrolled in the school. 996 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 362 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,434 plus fees of $350. Bluefield State College is ranked 912 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Bluefield State College is rated within the lower 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Bluefield State College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#912 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#383 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in West Virginia
#6 in Best Public Colleges in West Virginia
#4 in Best Value Colleges in West Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 880/1110 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.41 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
West Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $350 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $9,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,287 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,971 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $350 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $9,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,287 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,169 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 29% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 16% |
| Engineering Technology | 16% |
| Business | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237215 IPEDS survey data for Bluefield State College.
Current students may use the Bluefield State College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.