Bluefield University

Bluefield, VA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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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.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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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 University reported a 62.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Bluefield University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Bluefield, VA. The historical average net price is $25,573 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

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

62.7%

1,057 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$25,573

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

22.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

61.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

614

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Bluefield 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$25,807
$30,001 – $48,000$25,454
$48,001 – $75,000$25,732
$75,001 – $110,000$25,374
$110,000+$25,430

Top Majors at Bluefield University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Public Administration & Social Services32
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice27
Parks, Recreation & Fitness22
Business, Management & Marketing20
Health Professions17
Education10
Visual & Performing Arts9
Biological & Biomedical Sciences7
Philosophy & Religious Studies5
Communication & Journalism4

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About Bluefield University

Official website: https://www.bluefield.edu/

Admissions: https://www.bluefield.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Bluefield University

What is the acceptance rate at Bluefield University?

Bluefield University reported a 63% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,057. 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 University?

The historical 63% acceptance rate suggests Bluefield University was moderately selective. 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.

How much does it cost to attend Bluefield University?

The stored historical average net price at Bluefield University is $25,573 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 $19,288 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 University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Bluefield University is 22%. its stored first-year retention rate is 61%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Bluefield 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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