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Bluefield State University Teaching Programs

Bluefield State University is a public institution located in Bluefield, WV. A Distant Town offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Bluefield State University Rankings

Bluefield State University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#14 of 43	State — West Virginia

Where Is Bluefield State University?

Contact information for Bluefield State University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	219 Rock Street, Bluefield, WV 24701-2198
Phone:	3043274000
Website:	bluefieldstate.edu/
Admissions:	bluefieldstate.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	bluefieldstate.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Bluefield State University?

You can apply to Bluefield State University online at: https://bluefieldstate.edu/apply/

Bluefield State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Bluefield State University

Here’s what Bluefield State University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Bluefield State University?

Bluefield State University maintains an acceptance rate of 97%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 33% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

50% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Bluefield State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 440 and 540. Math scores were between 430 and 540.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 870 to 1080. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Bluefield State University ranged between 17 and 22.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Bluefield State University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	331	320	97%
Women	356	348	98%

Can I Afford Bluefield State University?

The average net price after aid at Bluefield State University is $12,529. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,648
In-State Fees	$1,000
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,376
Out-of-State Fees	$1,000
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,648
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,376

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 17% of students at Bluefield State University receive some form of financial aid (205 students).

About 76% of students at Bluefield State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,063 per student.

44% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,334.

Student Loan Debt

55% of Bluefield State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,595 per year.

Bluefield State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 24 students enrolled at Bluefield State University. Bluefield State University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,231 undergraduate students at Bluefield State University, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bluefield State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	262
Hispanic	61
White	828
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	56
Non-Resident	2

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Bluefield State University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
West Virginia	141
Virginia	30
North Carolina	9
Maryland	6
Georgia	5

Additionally, approximately 0.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Bluefield State University Graduate Student Diversity

21 of Bluefield State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Bluefield State University, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bluefield State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	5
White	13
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	0

Online Learning at Bluefield State University

Bluefield State University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

686 undergraduate students at Bluefield State University took at least one online class — of those, 286 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 24 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Bluefield State University

These teaching programs are offered at Bluefield State University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	16	—	—	16

Academic Programs at Bluefield State University

Bluefield State University offers 10 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Bluefield State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.