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Bluefield State University
Bluefield State University
BLUEFIELD, WV . 4 Year 3.5
#1969 in Best Colleges in America
219 ROCK ST BLUEFIELD, WV 24701

Overview

Bluefield State University, founded in 1895 in Bluefield, West Virginia, is a public university. It offers diverse undergraduate programs in fields like nursing, liberal arts, and civil engineering technology. With a 97% acceptance rate, it provides accessible education. The university emphasizes student development through extracurricular activities and practical learning, preparing graduates for successful careers.

Rankings

  • 274

    #274 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • 7

    #7 08 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • 485

    #485 in Best College Food in America

  • Safest College Campuses in America 274 of 1,306
  • Best College Food in America 485 of 1,361
  • Colleges with the Best Professors in America 708 of 1,527

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • B Value
  • B+Diversity
  • CCampus
  • B Athletics
  • B Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • B Location
  • D+Dorms
  • BCampus Food
  • CStudent Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Nursing
    100 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    27 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    24 Graduates
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
    20 Graduates
  • Radiation Therapy
    20 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician
    16 Graduates
  • Business
    14 Graduates
  • Civil Engineering Technician
    11 Graduates
  • Radiologic Technician
    11 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    10 Graduates

Admissions

  • August 14
    Application Deadline
  • 97%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    880-1110
  • ACT Range
    17-23
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,250
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    93%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    32%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    84%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    996 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    362
  • Undergrads Over 25
    23%
  • Pell Grant
    56%
  • Varsity Athletes
    33%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Independent Southeast Region
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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