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Bluefield University

#1369 in US ranking Bluefield, VA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$39,316
Tuition & fees
$26,770
Avg. aid
$18,105
Receiving aid
94%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
59%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
18%
Median salary
$41,350
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Bluefield University?

Bluefield University's reported recurring student events include a Homecoming Dance, Spring Formal, and Mud Pig Day. Together, they point to both school-calendar celebrations and informal student programming.

Homecoming typically brings attention to the university community and its alumni, while the dance and formal provide social occasions for students. Event names alone do not establish that a particular activity occurs every year in the same form. The current campus calendar is the best source for dates, eligibility, and what Mud Pig Day or other events will include in a given year.

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

Bluefield University offers college-operated undergraduate housing, and a reported 67% of students live on campus. Housing is an available option, not an assurance that every applicant will receive a preferred room or building.

Students considering residence should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, contract dates, and meal-plan terms together. The university reports high-speed internet access in its housing units and electronically operated residence-hall entrances. Commuters and students considering off-campus housing should compare travel and meal costs with the residential option; a tuition figure alone does not capture either arrangement's full cost.

Bluefield University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

13

Bluefield University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
14:1
Undergraduates living on campus
67%
Campus size
82 acres

Bluefield University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Bluefield University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Easley Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

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 University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Bluefield 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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