Bluefield State University

HBCU

Bluefield, West Virginia

Public·Four or more years·Master's degree

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Bluefield State University is a public historically Black university located in Bluefield, West Virginia, United States. It belongs to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and is now a predominantly white institution.

Rankings: #6 (Washington Monthly)▼
Bachelor's Colleges
Ranked #6 in Bachelor's Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #164 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
Tuition — In-State: $10,240▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $27,067
Room & Board: $11,327
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $9,634
Pell Grant Recipients: 48%
Tuition — Out-of-State: $17,560▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $34,387
Room & Board: $11,327
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $9,634
Pell Grant Recipients: 48%
Gas: ⛽ $4.18 / gal
Test Scores: SAT 870–1080▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 870–1080
SAT ERW: 440–540
SAT Math: 430–540
ACT Composite: 17–22
Admit Rate: 87%
Total Enrollment: 1,270
Undergrad: 1,249
Graduate: 21
Student-Faculty Ratio: 17:1
Retention Rate: 55%
Graduation Rate: 35%
HBCU: ✅ Historically Black College or University
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219 Rock Street, Bluefield, West Virginia, 24701-2198

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