Bluefield State College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	176
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	97%
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Bluefield, West Virginia, Bluefield State College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that Bluefield State College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Bluefield State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Bluefield State College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Bluefield State College is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, West Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Bluefield State College is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in West Virginia is 66%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Bluefield State College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,784

Cost of attendance at Bluefield State College in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

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West Virginia's average	$7,714
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,982

Cost of attendance at Bluefield State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$16,279
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at Bluefield State College received on average $7,250 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,250

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	112	56%	$4,960	$555,540
Other Federal Grant	120	60%	$4,725	$567,040
State Grant/Scholarships	119	60%	$3,826	$455,304
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	92	46%	$2,284	$210,113
Total Grant & Scholarships	170	85%	$7,250	$1,232,457

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bluefield State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bluefield State College students is 32.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.9%.

32.3%

African American 23.1% 3 students
white 33.3% 80 students

Sport Conferences

Football Independent Southeast Region
Baseball Independent Southeast Region
Basketball Independent Southeast Region
Track and Cross Country Independent Southeast Region

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

Bluefield State College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bluefield State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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