Bluefield State University

Bluefield, WV · Public

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87.2%
Acceptance Rate
975
Median SAT
$38,217
Median Earnings
720
Applicants

Acceptance Rate Trend

Down 7.3 percentage points since 2018

Applications & Admissions

Yield Rate Trend

Percentage of admitted students who enroll

Most Popular Majors (2023)

Degrees awarded in latest year

Major Popularity Over Time

How top majors have grown or declined

Earnings by Major

This school vs. national range (2yr after graduation)

Registered Nursing, Nursing Ad... $48,041
$8,500 $117,766
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Gen... $32,391
$8,500 $117,766
Criminal Justice and Correctio... $30,554
$8,500 $117,766
Teacher Education and Professi... $28,236
$8,500 $117,766
Social Sciences, General $26,933
$8,500 $117,766
Mining and Petroleum Technolog... N/A
$8,500 $117,766
Mechanical Engineering Related... N/A
$8,500 $117,766
Health and Medical Administrat... N/A
$8,500 $117,766
This school National avg

Historical Admissions Data

Each row shows the admissions cycle for that academic year. Applicants is the total number of students who applied for freshman admission. Admitted shows how many received acceptance letters. Rate is the acceptance rate (admitted ÷ applicants) — lower percentages indicate more selective schools. Yield measures the percentage of admitted students who actually enrolled — a high yield (above 50%) suggests the school is a top choice for admitted students, while lower yields indicate students often choose other options. SAT shows the 25th-75th percentile range, meaning the middle 50% of enrolled students scored within this range. Data is sourced from IPEDS, the federal database where all US colleges report annually.

Year Applicants Admitted Rate Yield
2023 720 628 87.2% 34.4%
2022 813 790 97.2% 33.4%
2021 1,019 987 96.9% 35.1%
2020 792 713 90.0% 30.1%
2019 470 444 94.5% 45.1%
2018 604 571 94.5% 31.5%
2017 577 470 81.5% 47.2%
2016 653 544 83.3% 40.8%
2015 618 475 76.9% 56.2%

Graduate Outcomes

Median Earnings (10 years)
$38,217
Median Earnings (6 years)
$35,030
Median Debt
$18,250
6-Year Graduation Rate
34.6%

Tuition & Costs (2023)

In-State Tuition
$7,584
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,448
Fees
$96

What You'll Actually Pay

Net price after grants/scholarships by family income

$0-30k income $10,971
$30-48k income $11,213
$48-75k income $11,772
$75-110k income $16,204
$110k+ income $15,428

Popular Majors

  • 1 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • 2 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • 3 Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • 4 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
  • 5 Social Sciences, General

Highest Earning Majors

  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $48,041
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $32,391
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections $30,554
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $28,236
  • Social Sciences, General $26,933

Student Demographics (2023)

Total Enrollment 1,270
International 1%
Women 61%
Race/Ethnicity
White 72%
Black 17%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 0%

Financial Aid (2023)

Grants are free money; loans must be repaid

Receive Grants 77%
Avg: $9,453 free money/year
Pell Grant Recipients 41%
Federal aid for <$60k income families
Have Federal Loans 53%
Avg: $7,368
School's Own Grants 92%
Avg: $6,366 from school funds