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Bluefield, WV 24701
p. 304-327-4000
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Bluefield State College

Bluefield, WV

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Information Summary

Ranks 17th in West Virginia and 1441st overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
UndergraduateAssociates Dominant
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, inclusive
EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate four-year
Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringBachelor's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District5403

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Bluefield State College?
3118th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $4,596 $4,596 $9,000
FT Undergraduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $192 $192 $375
FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $6,196 $6,196 $10,600
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $15,696 $15,696 $20,100
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $9,296 $9,296 $13,700

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $3,984 $4,272 $3,984 $4,272 $8,160 $8,568
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,600(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board N/A
On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,000 $6,400
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,840 $3,100
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,840 $3,100

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application FeeN/A
Graduate Application FeeN/A
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 463 (173 male / 290 female)
Admitted 384 (161 male / 223 female)
Admission rate 83%
First-time Enrollment 301 (120 male / 181 female)
FT Enrollment 296 (118 male / 178 female)
PT Enrollment 5 (2 male / 3 female)
Total Enrollment1,989

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Bluefield State College use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. Completion
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Bluefield State College accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
NCAA Baseball Conference West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
NCAA Track & Field Conference West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf

ACT Test Admission

1217th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 81%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 15 / 21
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 19
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 21

SAT Test Admission

1103rd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 12%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 410 / 530
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 420 / 530
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 830 / 1060

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm CapacityN/A
Meals per WeekN/A
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Bluefield State College 4935th for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Bluefield State College?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Bluefield State College?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Bluefield State College.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Bluefield, WV 24701
Surrounding communityFringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area)
Total Population21,202 (12,289 urban / 8,913 rural)
Households9,173 (2.29 people per house)
Median Household Income$26,882
Families5,963 (2.85 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 9 32 1 1 2 277 322
Accounting 4 4
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician 1 5 6
Biological and Physical Sciences 1 1
Business Administration and Management, General 6 19 25
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 2 1 20 23
Computer and Information Sciences, General 3 1 8 12
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 7 16 23
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1 14 15
Elementary Education and Teaching 1 27 28
General Studies 1 7 1 2 34 45
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 8 8
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 5 5
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 1 22 23
Mining Technology/Technician 2 2
Nursing, Other 20 20
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 1 3 1 51 56
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 1 5 6
Social Sciences, General 1 3 16 20

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Bluefield State College 2065th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $53,531 ($56,975 male / $49,073 female)
Number of FT Faculty 78 (44 male / 34 female)
Number of PT Faculty 70
FT Faculty Ratio 1 : 1
Total Benefits $934,150

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