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Bluefield State University
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  • 4 Year
  • BLUEFIELD, WV

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade C
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade D+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade C
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

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Bluefield State is a public university located in Bluefield, West Virginia. As a historically black college, B-State has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 996 undergraduate students. The Bluefield State acceptance rate is 97%. Popular majors include Nursing, Elementary Education, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 32% of students, Bluefield State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $25,600.

About

219 ROCK ST
BLUEFIELD, WV 24701
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Independent Southeast Region

Bluefield State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

B-State Admissions

Acceptance Rate
97%
Application Deadline
August 5
SAT Range
880-1110
ACT Range
17-23
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$11,309 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,250 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
93%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
100%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 6 responses
75%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 8 responses
43%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 7 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    58%
  • On Campus
    13%
  • Online
    29%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
996 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
362
Undergrads Over 25
23%
Pell Grant
56%
Varsity Athletes
33%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 5 responses
  • Hard-working
    100%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
36%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 11 responses
Poll
73%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 11 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 4 responses
  • Needs to get better
    75%
  • Historic
    25%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$26,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
32%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
84%
National
83%
100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 4 responses

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