Bluefield University

Bluefield, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town

C-

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About Bluefield University

Bluefield University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Bluefield, VA, in a town setting. It enrolls about 614 students. The acceptance rate is 59%. 18% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $48,896.

59%

Acceptance

$25,573

Net price

614

Enrollment

18%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

59%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$25,573

Average net price

$26,770

In-state tuition

$26,770

Out-of-state tuition

$9,480

Room & board

$440

Books & supplies

$42,539

Total cost of attendance

51%

Students receiving Pell grants

71%

Students with federal loans

$21,855

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$25,807

$30–48K

$25,454

$48–75K

$25,732

$75–110K

$25,374

$110K+

$25,430

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business21.9%

Criminal Justice16.4%

Humanities8.6%

Education7.8%

Health & Nursing6.3%

Computer Science5.5%

Parks & Recreation5.5%

Biology4.7%

Communications3.9%

Communications Tech3.1%

After Graduation

$48,896

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$41,923

Median earnings (6 yrs)

18%

Graduation rate

61%

Retention rate

79%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,767

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

614

Total enrollment

10%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

43%

First-generation

Gender balance

44% women

56% men

Race & ethnicity

White

58%

Black

23%

Hispanic

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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