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#6 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

Bluefield State College

Bluefield, West Virginia

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Overview

Enrollment

1,358
Bluefield State College overview
Location Bluefield, West Virginia
Online bluefieldstate.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Bluefield State College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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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.

Bluefield State College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
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Ratings

3/10

Overall

3/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

3/10

Outcomes

2/10

Value

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.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
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SAT 880/1110
ACT 17/23
GPA 3.41

Applications Accepted

96.9% 
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Applications Due Aug 1, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

West Virginia Resident Tuition

$8,434
In State Costs for Bluefield State College
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

$15,632
Out of State Costs for Bluefield State College
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$31,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

22% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Bluefield State College students
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.

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