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Bluefield State University

Bluefield, West Virginia · Public · 1,042 undergrads · HBCU

Bluefield State University admits 97% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Bluefield State University?

97% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 870–1080 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

687 applied, 668 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Bluefield State University cost?

$11,130 a year in-state

Out of state: about $18,858 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $22,066.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$11,246
$30,000–$48,000Not reported
$48,000–$75,000Not reported
$75,000–$110,000$13,589
over $110,000Not reported

Out-of-state tuition is $18,376 a year, against $10,648 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $7,728 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Bluefield State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Bluefield State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Bluefield State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Bluefield State University's site

What it's like

1,042
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Town
Campus setting in Bluefield, WV.
55%
of first-years come back for year two.
12%
finish in four years. 35% within six.
$46k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$21k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is Bluefield State University's acceptance rate?
97% for fall 2024: 668 of 687 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Bluefield State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 870 to 1080 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Bluefield State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Bluefield State University is $18,376 a year, against $10,648 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $11,130 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $7,728 tuition gap gives about $18,858 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Bluefield State University's graduation rate?
35% of students finish within six years and 12% within four (IPEDS).