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Bluefield State University

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Bluefield, WV

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Bluefield State University is a public small school in Bluefield, WV, enrolling about 1,042 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 97% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $82,760/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate97%
SAT range870–1080
ACT range17–22
Undergrads1,042
Yield (admits who enroll)33%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$21,839
4-year grad rate36%
Median earnings, 10yr out$38,217

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans55%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out32%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$82,760/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$67,441/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$42,085/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$40,711/yr
Social Sciences
Social Sciences, General$40,355/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity198
Typical room charge$5,000
Typical board charge$5,200

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bluefield State University's acceptance rate?

Bluefield State University in Bluefield, WV admits approximately 97% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Bluefield State University?

Admitted students at Bluefield State University typically score between 870–1080 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Bluefield State University?

Admitted students at Bluefield State University typically score between 17–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Bluefield State University cost?

Bluefield State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,839 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Bluefield State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Bluefield State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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