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  • BLUEFIELD, WV
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Bluefield State University

#708 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      B minus
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      B minus
    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B minus
    9. Dorms
      D+
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      C
    12. Safety
      A minus
    Bluefield State is a public university located in Bluefield, West Virginia. As a historically black college, B-State has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 949 undergraduate students. The Bluefield State acceptance rate is 90%. Popular majors include Nursing, Elementary Education, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 32% of students, Bluefield State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $25,600.
    bluefieldstate.edu
    219 ROCK STREET
    BLUEFIELD, WV 24701
    About Bluefield State...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Independent Southeast Region
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    B-State Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    90%
    Application Deadline
    August 5
    SAT Range
    850-1070
    ACT Range
    17-22
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $11,451 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,541 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Nursing
      100 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      27 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      24 Graduates
    • Electrical Engineering Technician
      20 Graduates
    • Radiation Therapy
      20 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering Technician
      16 Graduates
    • Business
      14 Graduates
    • Civil Engineering Technician
      11 Graduates
    • Radiologic Technician
      11 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      10 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    2
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    2
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      54%
    • On Campus
      18%
    • Online
      28%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    949 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    294
    Undergrads Over 25
    24%
    Pell Grant
    65%
    Varsity Athletes
    12%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $26,600 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    32%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    84%
    National
    83%
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