Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 628
Graduate Enrollment: 230
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Baptist
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 72.25%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 42.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 20.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.1% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 58.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 35.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 24.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 59.4%
Black: 20.1%
Hispanic: 3.2%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 5.3%
Non-resident alien: 2.7%
Unknown race: 8.4%
Black: 20.1%
Hispanic: 3.2%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 5.3%
Non-resident alien: 2.7%
Unknown race: 8.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $38,279
In-State tuition: $28,870Out-of-State tuition: $28,870
Estimated books and supplies: $440 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,677 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,370 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,358 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,370 (2022)
Average Family Income: $54,803 (2017)
Median Family Income: $38,217 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 47.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 67.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,855 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $232 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,476 |
| $30k-48k | $20,291 |
| $48k-75k | $19,752 |
| $75k-110k | $20,751 |
| $110k+ | $20,032 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 33%6-year graduation rate: 35%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,855 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,333 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 66.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 70.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 72.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 34.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 40.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,080 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,311 (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 | Communication and Media Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 16 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 108 | $444 | $13,805 ($1,150) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 11 | $35,227 ($2,936) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 23 | $27,000 | $286 | $24,442 ($2,037) | $36,969 ($3,081) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 28 | $24,250 | $249 | $38,701 ($3,225) | $46,494 ($3,875) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 42 | $25,000 | $221 | $33,723 ($2,810) | $39,167 ($3,264) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 37 | $22,442 | $171 | $53,361 ($4,447) | $71,013 ($5,918) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 55 | $25,207 | $230 | $42,425 ($3,535) | $51,929 ($4,327) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $50,904Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $6,592,155 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $7,687,411 (2022)