Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,334
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 96.86%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 49.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 17.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.3% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 52.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 29.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 16.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 9.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 77.7%
Black: 14.1%
Hispanic: 2.4%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.8%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Black: 14.1%
Hispanic: 2.4%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.8%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $17,506
In-State tuition: $8,784Out-of-State tuition: $15,982
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,287 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,287 (2022)
Average Family Income: $44,969 (2017)
Median Family Income: $26,625 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 47.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 53.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $18,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $193 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $9,019 |
| $30k-48k | $8,801 |
| $48k-75k | $11,313 |
| $75k-110k | $15,329 |
| $110k+ | $16,806 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 17%6-year graduation rate: 32%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $18,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,444 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,100 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,562 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 49.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 56.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 71.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 20.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 22.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $43,577 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $51,706 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 15 | $16,300 | $132 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 14 | $50,965 ($4,247) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 61 | $22,750 | $164 | $53,241 ($4,437) | $57,091 ($4,758) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 28 | $26,000 | $265 | $63,402 ($5,284) | $52,975 ($4,415) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 8 | $31,567 ($2,631) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering-Related Fields. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 39 | $28,655 | $206 | $26,236 ($2,186) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 13 | $30,250 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 10 | $24,623 ($2,052) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 6 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,049Full time faculty: 58%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $3,442,277 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $4,316,187 (2022)