University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME
97% admitted · $17,158/yr after aid
Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Open
- Average net price
- $11,130
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Median earnings
- $45,981
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Bluefield State University is a public college in Bluefield, WV with 1,042 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants, and admitted students average 989 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $11,130 per year ($11,246 for families earning under $30,000). 34% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $45,981 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 720
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 628
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 34%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing440–540
200800
SAT Math430–540
200800
ACT Composite17–22
136
What Bluefield State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $22,066
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,648
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,376
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,246
- $30–48k—
- $48–75k—
- $75–110k$13,589
- $110k+—
Get a personal estimate with Bluefield State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Freshman retention
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $45,981
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,042
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 46%
- White66%
- Hispanic5%
- Black22%
- Asian1%
Bluefield State University FAQ
What is Bluefield State University's acceptance rate?+
Bluefield State University admits 97% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Bluefield State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 440–540 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–540 on SAT Math; the average total is 989.
What ACT score do you need for Bluefield State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–22.
Is Bluefield State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Bluefield State University?+
In Fall 2023, 720 students applied to Bluefield State University and 628 were admitted; 216 enrolled.
Does Bluefield State University consider legacy status?+
No. Bluefield State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Bluefield State University require an essay?+
Bluefield State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Bluefield State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $22,066 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,130.
What is Bluefield State University's graduation rate?+
34% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 237215 · How we use this data
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