Bluefield University
tuition & fees
$26,770
graduate tuition & fees
$9,540
acceptance rate
59%
Student Population
959
online students
390
Number of Programs
67
Financial Aid Amount
$18,105
Graduation Rate
18%
Bluefield University is a Private, 4 years college located in Bluefield, Virginia. Bluefield ranked 34th in Virginia Colleges and 502nd in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 959 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Bluefield's acceptance rate is 59.31% last year (undergraduate school).
Bluefield University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Bluefield University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3000 College Avenue, Bluefield, VA 24605 |
| Phone | 276-326-3682 |
| WEB | www.bluefield.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.bluefield.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.bluefield.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.bluefield.edu/bluefield-central/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.bluefield.edu/bluefield-central/financial-aid/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator/ |
| Athletic | www.bluefield.edu/consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | www.bluefield.edu/academics/student-services-ace/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Bluefield University is 59.31% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.49%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 59.31 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.49 % |
Tuition & Fees
Bluefield's 2025 tuition & fees is $26,770 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -9.85% compared to the last year's rate ($29,696).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,540. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $26,770 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,540 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 959 students have enrolled at Bluefield (2024-2025). Among them, 390 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Bluefield has 627 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 332 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 959 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 627 |
| Graduate Students | 332 |
| Online Enrollment | 390 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Bluefield offers 67 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 19 out of the 67 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Bluefield
| Number of programs | 67 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 19 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✗ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |