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87%
Open Admissions
35%
Graduation
About Bluefield State University
Bluefield State University is a public four-year institution located in Bluefield, West Virginia. With an enrollment of approximately 1,231 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 87%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 35%. Graduates earn a median salary of $38,217 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $12,529 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
87%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
35%
Enrollment
1,231
Total students
Median Earnings
$38,217
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$10,240
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,560
Per year
Average Net Price
$12,529
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
17 – 22
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
430
Median
495
75th
540
200800
ACT Composite
25th
17
Median
20
75th
22
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$17,560/yr
In-State Tuition$10,240/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$12,529/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$50,116
10-Year Earnings
$382,170
ROI Multiple
7.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Bluefield State University
Student Outcomes
35%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$38k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
1,231
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
