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Bluefield State University

#1042 in US ranking Bluefield, WV
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$22,066
Tuition & fees
$7,696
Avg. aid
$10,063
Receiving aid
98%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
97%
SAT range
870–1080
ACT range
17–22

Outcomes

Graduation rate
37%
Median salary
$52,348
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Bluefield State University?

Homecoming is a recurring Bluefield State tradition that brings students and alumni together around campus activities and athletics. Sporting events and campus cookouts are also among its reported community gatherings.

The details of a particular Homecoming week - its schedule, participating groups, and admission requirements - can change from year to year. For current students, these events offer ways to meet peers outside class; for alumni, Homecoming provides a reason to reconnect with the university. Prospective visitors should use the current events calendar rather than an earlier year's program to plan a trip.

What are the student housing and dining options at Bluefield State University?

Bluefield State offers university-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates, and reported housing units have high-speed internet access. Housing availability does not mean that every applicant is guaranteed a place.

Students considering residence should ask housing staff which buildings and room types are available for their term, whether first-year students have any residency requirement, and how the application and assignment process works. They should also confirm the current meal-plan choices and where meals can be used. Those details matter when comparing a residential offer with commuting or renting off campus: the least expensive-looking room may have different meal, transportation, and contract obligations.

Bluefield State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

Bluefield State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Campus size
45 acres

Bluefield State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Bluefield State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

William B. Robertson Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Bluefield State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Bluefield State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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