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Bluefield State College

Bluefield, WV

Tuition & Fees

$7,488

$14,352

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
15%
500-599
39%
400-499
42%
300-399
4%
600-699
12%
500-599
46%
400-499
35%
300-399
7%
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30-36
1%
24-29
8%
18-23
42%
12-17
45%
6-11
4%
24-29
8%
18-23
44%
12-17
47%
6-11
1%
24-29
6%
18-23
59%
12-17
34%
6-11
1%
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undergraduateRatios

36%

male

64%

female

1

teacher

13

students

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Not Selective

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 441
Declined + 49
Total Received 490
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Public

1,275

undergraduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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Where All Students Live Off Campus
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Early/middle Education
  3. Social Science
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Codes

SAT 5064
ACT 4514

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School Facts

Bluefield State College, founded in 1895, is a public college. Its 45-acre campus is located one mile from downtown Bluefield.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 1,275
Established in 1895
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Historically Black college/university yes
Accredited by •  ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
•  ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)
•  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology)

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Bluefield, WV

45-acre campus, one mile from Bluefield (population: 9,869), 90 miles from Charleston; branch campuses in Beckley, Lewisburg, and Welch. Served by bus; air serves Roanoke, VA (96 miles); train serves Hinton (25 miles).

Bluefield State College
219 Rock Street
Bluefield, WV 24701

Campus Life

yes
Students may have cars on campus
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
19%
Top 1/4
57%
Top 1/2
83%
Bottom 1/2
17%
Bottom 1/4
3%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
15%
500-599
39%
400-499
42%
300-399
4%
600-699
12%
500-599
46%
400-499
35%
300-399
7%
composite english math
30-36
1%
24-29
8%
18-23
42%
12-17
45%
6-11
4%
24-29
8%
18-23
44%
12-17
47%
6-11
1%
24-29
6%
18-23
59%
12-17
34%
6-11
1%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted no
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 441
Declined + 49
Total Received 490

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Jo-Ann Robinson
Vice President Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
P: 800 344-8892 (in-state), 800 654-7798 (out-of-state)
F: 304 325-4215
bscadmit@bluefieldstate.edu

Financial Aid

52%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$3,176

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,488
Books & supplies $2,000
Total $9,488
Average Financial Aid - $3,176
Total with Avg. Aid $6,312

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $4,133,730
State $1,314,537
Institutional
Other external
Total $5,448,267

Non-need-based

Federal
State $439,926
Institutional $302,890
Other external $1,368,231
Total $2,111,047

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 304 327-4020
tmartin@bluefieldstate.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Jo-Ann Robinson
Vice President Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
jrobinson@bluefieldstate.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
cross-country
golf
softball
tennis
volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

basketball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

swimming

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Athletic Directors

John Lewis (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Jamal Williams (women's)
Assistant Athletic Director Of Compliance & Sports Information
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Mascot
Big Blue
School colors
blue and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accountancy
Applied Science
Business Administration
Civil Engineering Technology
Computer Science
Criminal Justice Administration
Early/Middle Education
Electrical Engineering Technology
Engineering Management
Health Services Management
Humanities
Imaging Science
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Nursing
Radiologic Technology
Regents Bachelor of Arts
Social Science
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Early/middle Education
  3. Social Science

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy

1,275

total students

99%

in-state

1%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,275
students

Female
64%
821

Male
36%
454

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

77%

985
students

Female
63%
620

Male
37%
365

23%

290
students

Female
70%
201

Male
30%
89

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Hispanic/Latino
86%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

67%

Transfer applicants accepted

69%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

96

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 12
Countries most often represented Australia
Germany
Nigeria
Serbia And Montenegro
Spain
The Bahamas
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Jennifer Johnson
Admissions Counselor
304 327 4066
jjohnson@bluefieldstate.edu

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