Bluefield State University
Bluefield, West Virginia · Public · Founded N/A
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
17
Financial Aid
54%
Median Debt
$18,250
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Founded
N/A
Institution Overview
Bluefield State University is a public institution with 1,231 students. The university has a high acceptance rate of 87.2%. The in-state tuition is $10,240. Over half of the students, 53.5%, receive financial aid.
The university's graduation rate is 34.9%, and the retention rate is 55.3%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $48,438. However, five years after graduation, the median earnings decrease to $35,030, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $38,217. The median debt for students is $18,250.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$48k
1 YEAR
$35k
5 YEARS
$38k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Bluefield State University alumni earn a median of $48,438. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $35,030. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $38,217. The median debt for graduates is $18,250.
Bluefield State University has a student body of 1,231 students. The university has an 87.2% acceptance rate and a 34.9% graduation rate. The retention rate is 55.3%. The in-state tuition is $10,240, and 53.5% of students receive financial aid.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
arrow_outwardLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
arrow_outwardRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
arrow_outwardTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
arrow_outwardElectrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
arrow_outwardBusiness Administration, Management and Operations.
arrow_outwardAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
arrow_outwardElectrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
arrow_outwardMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
arrow_outwardCriminal Justice and Corrections.
arrow_outwardAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
arrow_outwardSocial Sciences, General.
arrow_outwardCompare Similar Institutions
Campus Location
Bluefield, West Virginia
Bluefield, WV 24701-2198
Bluefield State University is located in Bluefield, West Virginia. The campus is in a town setting.