Bluefield State University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

87.2%

Acceptance Rate

1,231

Undergrads

$12,529

Net Price / Year

34.6%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Bluefield State University

Bluefield State University is a public 4-year institution located in Bluefield, WV. The school enrolls approximately 1,141 students. With an acceptance rate of 87.2%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 1,141

Men 454

Women 687

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 40.8%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 55%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

National Council for Accreditation... Higher Learning Commission Joint Review Committee on Education... Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Admissions Data

87.2%

Acceptance Rate

687

Applications

219

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

440

540

SAT Math

430

540

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	687	668	219	97.2%
2022	813	790	264	97.2%
2020	792	713	215	90.0%
2018	604	571	180	94.5%
2016	653	544	222	83.3%

Costs & Financial Aid

$12,529

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

40.8%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

34.6%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

20 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	72	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	37	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	25	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	18	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	17	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	17	N/A	N/A
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.	17	N/A	N/A
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.	13	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.	11	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	11	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	11	N/A	N/A
Social Sciences, General.	10	N/A	N/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.	9	N/A	N/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.	9	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	8	N/A	N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.	8	N/A	N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.	6	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.	6	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	3	N/A	N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.	2	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$5,739,643

Total Athletics Expenses

$5,873,757

Total Athletics Revenue

394

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	97	$1,601,977	$1,618,746	N/A
Basketball	Coed	35	$745,275	$753,817	N/A
Baseball	Men	48	$542,795	$542,795	N/A
Wrestling	Coed	36	$290,744	$290,744	N/A
Tennis	Coed	22	$271,721	$278,620	N/A
Softball	Women	18	$267,185	$267,185	N/A
Soccer	Women	32	$248,448	$248,448	N/A
Volleyball	Women	20	$236,213	$236,413	N/A
Track and Field (Indoor)	Coed	27	$155,422	$155,422	N/A
Golf	Coed	14	$144,243	$144,243	N/A
Gymnastics	Women	39	$119,449	$119,449	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	32	$117,216	$117,216	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	16	$110,190	$110,190	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	13
Burglary	4
Statutory Rape	2
Motor Vehicle Theft	1
Murder / Non-negligent Manslaughter	1