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Bluefield State University

Q: How much does Bluefield State University cost?

In-state tuition is $10,240 and out-of-state tuition is $17,560 per year.

Q: What do Bluefield State University graduates earn?

The median earnings 5 years after graduation is $35,030 and 10 years after is $38,217.

Q: What percentage of students at Bluefield State University take federal loans?

53.5% of students take out federal loans.

Bluefield, West Virginia · Public

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$35,030

Acceptance Rate

87%

Graduation Rate

35%

Annual Tuition

$10,240

At a Glance

Total Students

1,231

Retention Rate

55%

Faculty Ratio

Financial Aid

54%

Median Debt

$18,250

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Bluefield State University is a public institution with 1231 students. The university has a high acceptance rate of 87.2%. The in-state tuition is $10240. The median debt for students is $18250, and 53.5% of students receive financial aid.

Graduation and retention rates are 34.9% and 55.3%, respectively. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $48438, decreasing to $35030 five years after graduation, and increasing to $38217 ten years after graduation.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$48k

1 YEAR

$35k

5 YEARS

$38k

10 YEARS

Top 85% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Bluefield State University alumni earn a median salary of $48,438. However, five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $35,030. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase slightly to $38,217. The median debt for graduates is $18,250, and 53.5% of students receive financial aid.

Bluefield State University has a low graduation rate of 34.9% and a retention rate of 55.3%. The university has an acceptance rate of 87.2% and a student body of 1231. The in-state tuition is $10,240.