Bluefield State University
Bluefield State University is a public 4-year institution in Bluefield, WV. It enrolls about 1,270 students and admits roughly 87% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Bluefield, WV 24701 |
| County | Mercer County |
| Enrollment | 1,270 |
| Acceptance rate | 87% |
| Applicants / admitted | 720 / 628 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,240 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $17,560 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 35% |
| Transfer-out rate | 16% |
| Full-time retention rate | 55% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $14,500 |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 440–540 |
| ACT middle 50% | 17–22 |
| Website | https://bluefieldstate.edu/ |
| Phone | 3043274000 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 720 students applied and 628 were admitted. Of those admitted, 216 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,240 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $17,560. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $14,500 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,971 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,213 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,772 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,204 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,428 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 217 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 35% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Bluefield State University is in Bluefield, WV, Mercer County. Its coordinates are 37.2657, -81.2390.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bluefield State University?
About 87% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 720 applicants.
How much does Bluefield State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,240 for in-state students and $17,560 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Bluefield State University?
About 1,270 students are enrolled.