Bluefield State University
tuition & fees
$18,376
graduate tuition & fees
$19,384
acceptance rate
97%
Student Population
1,141
online students
310
Number of Programs
27
Financial Aid Amount
$10,063
SAT Scores
975
Graduation Rate
37%
Bluefield State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Bluefield, West Virginia.
It has a total enrollment of 1,141 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Bluefield State's acceptance rate is 97.23% last year (undergraduate school).
Bluefield State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Bluefield State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 219 Rock Street, Bluefield, WV 24701-2198 |
| Phone | 304-327-4000 |
| WEB | https://bluefieldstate.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://bluefieldstate.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://bluefieldstate.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://bluefieldstate.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://bluefieldstate.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey |
| Veterans Tuition | https://bluefieldstate.edu/registrars-office/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | https://bluefieldstate.edu/academic-success-center/ada-accommodations/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Bluefield State University is 97.23% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 32.78%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97.23 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 32.78 % |
Tuition & Fees
Bluefield State's 2025 tuition & fees is $10,648 for West Virginia residents and $18,376 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.65% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($17,560).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,656 for West Virginia residents and $19,384 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.53% compared to the last year's rate.
| West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,648 | $18,376 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $11,656 | $19,384 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 1,141 students have enrolled at Bluefield State (2024-2025). Among them, 310 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Bluefield State has 1,117 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 24 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,141 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,117 |
| Graduate Students | 24 |
| Online Enrollment | 310 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Bluefield State offers 27 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 3 out of the 27 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 State
| Number of programs | 27 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 3 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 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 | ✔ |