Bluefield State University

Bluefield, WV · Public · 4-year · HBCU

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Bluefield State University reported a 87.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Bluefield State University is a public 4-year institution in Bluefield, WV, with an SAT reference of 975 and an ACT reference of 20. The historical average net price is $13,684 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

87.2%

720 applicants

SAT reference

975

Combined score

ACT reference

20

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$13,684

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Bluefield State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)8709751080
ACT (composite, 1–36)172022

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

35.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

54.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,042

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Bluefield State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$11,810
$30,001 – $48,000$10,703
$48,001 – $75,000$14,630
$75,001 – $110,000$17,058
$110,000+$16,242

Top Majors at Bluefield State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Liberal Arts & General Studies27
Health Professions27
Engineering Technologies25
Education16
Computer & Information Sciences11
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice10
Business, Management & Marketing9
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies8
Social Sciences3

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About Bluefield State University

Official website: https://bluefieldstate.edu/

Admissions: https://bluefieldstate.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Bluefield State University

What is the acceptance rate at Bluefield State University?

Bluefield State University reported a 87% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 720. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Bluefield State University?

The historical 87% acceptance rate suggests Bluefield State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Bluefield State University?

The imported historical records for Bluefield State University include an SAT reference value of 975 and an ACT reference value of 20. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Bluefield State University?

The stored historical average net price at Bluefield State University is $13,684 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $9,634 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Bluefield State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Bluefield State University is 36%. its stored first-year retention rate is 55%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Bluefield State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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