Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA · Private four-year · Town: Distant
694undergraduates
59%admitted
Test-blind (scores not considered)SAT/ACT
$22,191average net price per year
27%graduate in 6 years
49%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 1,057
- Admitted
- 663
- Admit rate
- 59%
- Admit rate, women
- 53%
- Admit rate, men
- 72%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 27%
- First-year students
- 180
- SAT/ACT
- Test-blind (scores not considered)
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Essay or personal statement | Not considered |
| Class rank | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
25 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Human Services, General Bachelor's (32 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Bachelor's (25 awarded)
- Forensic Science and Technology Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- General Studies Associate (26 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Bachelor's (22 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (2)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Organizational Leadership Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (2)
- Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Education (4)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Music Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (2)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Christian Studies Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Communication, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Communications technologies/technicians and support services (1)
- Graphic Communications, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (11)
- Biomedical Sciences, General Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Master's
- Organizational Leadership Master's
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Master's
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other Master's
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Master's
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Master's
- Curriculum and Instruction Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's
- Health Occupations Teacher Education Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $29,696
- Housing and food on campus
- $9,814
- Books and supplies
- $440
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,370
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $43,320
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $43,320
- Total cost living at home
- $34,006
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $22,017 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $22,146 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $20,952 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $21,214 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,958 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 99%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 99%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $19,288
- Got a grant from the college
- 95%
- Average grant from the college
- $14,423
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 46%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 74%
- Average amount borrowed
- $6,591
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 19%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 25%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 27%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 36%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 27%
- Transferred to another college
- 23%
- Came back for year two
- 49%
| Pell grant students | 23% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 29% |
| Neither | 40% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 70 | 50% |
| Men | 140 | 16% |
| Black | 71 | 15% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 18% (small group) |
| White | 102 | 39% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 13% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 4 | 0% (small group) |
| International | 7 | 29% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 233 | 40% | 16% |
| Started here, part-time | 11 | 9% (small group) | 9% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 305 | 70% | 2% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 73 | 49% | 0% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 989
- Undergraduates
- 694
- Full-time undergraduates
- 625
- Part-time undergraduates
- 69
- Graduate students
- 295
- Students per faculty member
- 15 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 15%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 30%
| Women | 45% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 60% |
| Two or more races | 2% |
| Race unknown | 10% |
| International | 2% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Town: Distant
- Address
- 3000 College Avenue, Bluefield, VA, 24605
- County
- Tazewell County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
- Highest degree
- Master's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- Athletics
- NAIA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Teacher certification, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.