Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV · Public · 1,042 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,810 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $10,703 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $14,630 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $17,058 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,242 |
| All incomes (average) | $13,684 |
Sticker tuition: $10,648 in-state, $18,376 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Average SAT
- 989
- Median ACT
- 20
- Students with Pell grants
- 44%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 37%
- Freshman retention
- 55%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $38,217
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,250
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing43%
Business12%
Education6%
Social Sciences4%
Criminal Justice3%
Computer Science2%
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